CANDIED POLYNESIAN SPARERIBS

2 lb. lean pork spareribs
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 small piece fresh gingerroot or crystallized ginger (about 1 inch)

Cut spareribs into individual 3-inch pieces.

Mix soy sauce, ground ginger and cornstarch until smooth; brush mixture over spareribs. Place ribs on rack of broiler pan.

Bake in preheated 425 degree F oven for 20 minutes to remove fat; drain.

Combine remaining ingredients in Crock-Pot; stir well. Add browned ribs.

Cover and cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

If desired, brown and crisp ribs in broiler for 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 4 servings (about 2 1/2 quarts)
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Rival Crock Pot Cooking, Rival Manufacturing Company, 1975