Mom'S Favorite Spareribs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. white vinegar
6 c. boiling water
2 to 2 1/2 lb. spareribs, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 clove garlic, grated
2 Tbsp. salad oil
13 1/2 oz. pineapple chunks
1/4 c. sugar
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

Preparation

Bring 3/4 cup of vinegar and water to a boil; add ribs.
Cook 10 minutes.
Drain and discard water.
Cut ribs apart into serving pieces.
Put cornstarch in large bowl; add soy sauce and garlic. Mix well.
Turn ribs over and over to coat all pieces.
Let stand 1/2 hour.
Heat oil in a large pot.
Add marinated ribs; brown slowly and thoroughly.
Remove from skillet. Pour pineapple syrup, remaining 1/4 cup of vinegar and sugar into skillet.
Stir and cook 1 minute.
Add ribs.
Simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in cornstarch mixture left from marinating ribs, pineapple chunks and green bell pepper.
Cook over high heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Serve with hot rice and enjoy!