*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            A "BOILED" DINNER

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pork                             Soups/stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2                    To 3 pounds pork spareribs
   1 1/2   c            Hot water
   1       md           Potatoes, pared and halved
   1 1/2   c            Canned or cooked green beans
                        -with liquid
                        Salt
                        Pepper

  Brown spareribs in frying pan without added fat. Add
  water andsimmer for 1 hour.
  
  Add potatoes to meat and cook until tender - about 25
  minutes.
  
  Add beans and liquid the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  If raw beans are used, add with the potatoes.
  
  Season with salt and pepper. Skim off excess fat
  before serving.
  
  To complete the meal: Serve with crisp lettuce, tomato
  and celery salad, and apple betty with lemon sauce for
  dessert.
  
  For variety: Beef short ribs may be used with longer
  cooking.
  
  Corned beef, ham hock, or ham bone may be used in
  place of shortribs. Cover with water and simmer about
  3 hours or until tender. Omit salt, and continue as
  above. Good with sauerkraut.
 


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