Ginger Ribs with Rice Dressing

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 4 pounds spareribs, cut into serving-size portions
 * 1/2 cup sliced green onions
 * 1/2 cup diced celery
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 2/3 cup diced dried apricots
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/2 cup broth from cooking spareribs
 * 1/2 cup gingersnap crumbs
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/4 cup vinegar or lemon juice
 * 1/2 cup honey

Directions

 * 1) Parboil spareribs 1 hour or until tender.
 * 2) Cook onions and celery in butter until soft but not brown. Add rice, apricots, pepper, and broth. Turn into shallow baking dish.
 * 3) 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.
 * 4) Bake at 375 degrees 30 minutes, brushing with honey mixture every ten minutes. Serve with any remaining sauce.