Simmered Country Style Ribs Recipe

In a 2 cup glass measure, combine wine, water, chili sauce, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, and chili powder; blend well.

Microwave, uncovered, on high (100%) for 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, sprinkle spare ribs with paprika and rub into meat.

Place in a 7 by 11 inch baking dish.

Distribute onion around meat and pour warm wine mixture over all.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Microwave on high (100%) for 10 minutes.

Turn ribs over.

Microwave, covered, on medium (50%) for 20 minutes.

Turn ribs over again and add pepper strips.

Microwave, covered, on medium (50%) for 25 to 30 minutes or until meat in thickest portion is no longer pink when slashed.

Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Transfer meat to a platter; cover.

Stir together cornstarch and water.

Skim excess fat from drippings and add cornstarch mixture.

Microwave, uncovered, on high (100%) for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.

Add peas.

Microwave, uncovered, on high (100%) for 3 to 4 minutes (stirring after 2 minutes) or until sauce is thickened and peas are tender.

Spoon some of the sauce over ribs; pass remaining sauce at the table.