Barbecued Ribs Oriental

5 lb Pork spare ribs

1 1/2 t Salt

1 Beef bouillon cube

3/4 c Water,boiling

1 t Oil

1 cn Pineapple,crushed,undrained

1/4 c Brown sugar,dark,firm packed

1 t Onion powder

1/4 t Garlic powder

2 T Worcestershire sauce

2 T Cornstarch

1/4 c Water,cold

1. Cut ribs to form individual portions; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.

2. Place ribs on a rack in a shallow baking pan; bake in preheated 375'F.

oven until almost tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain off fat. 3. Meanwhile, dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water in a medium-size

saucepan. 4. Add oil, pineapple, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder,

Worcestershire sauce and remaining salt; bring to a boil. 5. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.

6. Combine cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl; stir into sauce

mixture. Cook and stir until thickened. 7. Spoon sauce over drained, baked ribs.

8. Increase oven temperature to 425'F.; bake until nicely glazed, about 30

minutes.