Ginger Ribs with Rice Dressing

* Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 4 pounds spareribs, cut into serving-size portions
* ½ cup sliced green onions
* ½ cup diced celery
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 3 cups cooked rice
* ⅔ cup diced dried apricots
* ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
* ½ cup broth from cooking spareribs
* ½ cup gingersnap crumbs
* ½ teaspoon ground allspice
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
* ¼ cup vinegar or lemon juice
* ½ cup honey
== Directions ==
# Parboil spareribs 1 hour or until tender.
# Cook onions and celery in butter until soft but not brown. Add rice, apricots, pepper, and broth. Turn into shallow baking dish.
# Arrange ribs, meaty side up, on rice mixture. Mix crumbs, allspice, salt, pepper, vinegar and honey; boil 8 to 10 minutes or until thick. Brush on ribs.
# Bake at 375 °F for 30 minutes, brushing with honey mixture every ten minutes. Serve with any remaining sauce.
Category:American Recipes
Category:Casserole Recipes
Category:Dried apricot Recipes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes
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