Sweet Baked Stuffed Spareribs     



Ingredients:
1 1/2 to 2 lb. spareribs
6 c. cubed bread
1 c. dried cranberries or dried cherries
1 onion, minced
1 c. chopped celery tops
1/4 c. bacon drippings
1 tsp. poultry seasoning or sage
1 tsp. salt
pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. water

Method:
Wipe the ribs with a damp cloth and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine cubed bread and dried fruit. Saute minced onion and chopped celery tops in the bacon drippings until tender. Add the bread mixture. Season with poultry seasoning or sage, salt and pepper.
Combine beaten egg and water; add to the bread and fruit mixture and mix well. If mixture is too dry, add a little more water. Shape into a mound in a greased shallow pan. Lay ribs over the stuffing. Bake uncovered in a moderate 350 degrees oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.