Apricot Glazed Spareribs

Apricot Glazed Spareribs
Pork spareribs recipe glazed with an apricot sauce made with dried apricots and vinegar and brown sugar.

4 to 5 pounds pork spareribs, cut in serving-size pieces
1 teaspoon salt
water
salt and pepper, to taste

Apricot Glaze

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cover pork ribs with salted water; cover and simmer until the ribs are tender, about 1 hour. Drain ribs well and season with a little salt and pepper. Brush ribs with the Apricot Glaze and grill over medium-low coals for 20 to 30 minutes, turning once or twice and brushing with
additional glaze each turn.

Makes 4 servings.

To make Apricot Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine water, apricots, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Pour into a blender and process until smooth.