Tangy Spareribs

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Come Into the Kitchen
 * Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

 * 3 to 4 pounds lean small spareribs
 * salt and pepper
 * ½ cup sherry
 * ½ cup pineapple juice
 * ½ tsp ground cloves
 * ¼ cup brown sugar
 * 1 clove garlic, crushed
 * 2 tsp mustard
 * ¼ cup apricot jam

Directions

 * 1) Place ribs on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
 * 2) Place in a hot oven (400 °F) for 20 minutes or so to render off excess fat.
 * 3) Place ribs in crock pot.
 * 4) Blend together remaining ingredients and pour over ribs.
 * 5) Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or until meat is very tender.
 * 6) Drain off excess fat and serve cooking sauce over ribs.