BARBECUED SPARERIBS

2 lbs. spareibs
2 c. sauce

Place ribs in a shallow baking pan and roast at 450* F. for 30 minutes. Pour off fat and reduce to 350* F. Pour 1 c. Barbecue Sauce over the ribs. Bake, uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, until ribs are tender, basting occasionally. Separate ribs with sharp knife. Serve with sauce. (Serves 3 -6)

BARBECUE SAUCE

2 T. butter or margarine
1 medium onion - chopped
1 clove garlic - minced
3/4 c. water
1 c. tomato catsup or sauce
2 T. vinegar
2 T. lemon juice
2 T. Worcestershire Sauce
2 T. brown sugar or molasses
1 t. dry mustard
1 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1/4 t. tabasco
Dash of cayenne pepper

Melt butter and add onion. Cook until brown. Add rest of ingredients to pot. Cook 20 minutes. ( Makes 2 cups)

MINIATURE TERIYAKI PORK KABOBS

1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 4 × 1 × 1/2" strips
1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
1 small green pepper, cut into 1 × 1/4 × 1/4" strips
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water 20-30 minutes

On bamboo skewers, thread pork strips accordion-style with the mandarin oranges. Add a green pepper strip to the ends of each skewer.
For sauce, in a small bowl combine the teriyaki sauce, honey, vinegar, and garlic powder; mix well. Brush sauce over kabobs. Broil 6 inches from heat 5-6 minutes, turning and brushing with sauce occasionally.

IMPERIAL PORK CUTLET

4 boneless pork chops, about 1 pound, trimmed
1/4 cup rice vinegar OR 1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Pat chops dry with paper toweling and set aside. In small bowl, stir together vinegar, soy sauce, honey and hot pepper sauce; set aside.
Heat oils in 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook about 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add vinegar mixture; cover and cook until chops are fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

CHINESE STYLE RIBS

4 lbs. pork ribs
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup rice wine or dry sherry
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced

Cut ribs into desired serving size portions; set aside.
In a large self-sealing bag combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Add ribs, seal bag and refrigerate overnight (6-24 hours) turning bag occasionally to distribute marinade.
Drain ribs, reserve marinade.
Place ribs in a shallow roasting pan, cover with foil and bake in a 350ºF oven for 1 1/2 hours.
Uncover and brush ribs with the reserved marinade. Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes more.

Plantation Pork Chops

4 double cut loin pork chops with pocket
2 cups cornbread stuffing mix
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
4 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind

Combine stuffing mix, butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, orange juice and pecans. Fill pockets of chops with stuffing mix. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put on metal rack on bottom of crock pot, brush with corn syrup, and sprinkle with orange rind. Cover, and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Uncover, and brush with additional corn syrup and orange rind, or use sauce from bottom of pan,. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes.