Sweet And Sour Pork Ribs

Preparation : Find a great price on spareribs in the supermarket? Divide your purchase into three-pound portions and cook as in step 2. Cool, place in freezer bags and freeze until needed. While the grill is heating up, defrost the ribs in the microwave.

About 1/2 hour before cooking, prepare grill.

Cut pork between rib bones into serving-size portions. Place ribs meaty side down in 2- or 3-quart rectangular microwave-proof dish, with thicker portions toward outside of dish (overlapping ribs if necessary). Cover with wax paper and microwave on High for 5 minutes, then on Medium for 15 minutes. Turn ribs over; place less-cooked pieces toward outside of dish. Cover again and microwave on Medium for 15 minutes, or until tender.

Place ribs on grill over medium-hot coals. (Coals should be ash-gray with no flame.) Cook for 10 minutes, turning once and basting with 1/2 cup Sweet-and-Sour sauce. Serve with remaining sauce. SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUCE: (This sauce can be made and stored in the refrigerator for up to a month.) (This quick and easy sauce is wonderful with grilled ribs and poultry.) 1. In 2-cup glass measure, combine all ingredients.

Microwave on High for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once, until boiling. Makes 1 cup.