Pork Chops or Pork Ribs With Apricot Pineapple Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork chops, cut in serving sizes (approximately 6 chops) or pork ribs, cut in serving sizes
• 1 large white onion, sliced

Rub

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon celery salt

Sauce

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 cup apricot pineapple preserves
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 drops hot sauce (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the rub in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Rub it in the meat on both sides and set aside.

3. 3

   If the meat used does not have fat, heat two tablespoons of oil in a large fry pan.

4. 4

   Lightly brown the meat.

5. 5

   Place in a greased overproof dish or pan with lid.

6. 6

   Saute the white sliced onions and set aside.

7. 7

   Mix the sauce ingredients and add the one remaining tblsp of oil in a saucepan and heat until the sauce starts to simmer. Stir, turn low and taste. Add more hot sauce if desired.

8. 8

   Preheat oven 350*.

9. 9

   Pour sauce over chops or ribs, turning them to cover with sauce.

10. 10

    Pour onions over the meat.

11. 11

    Cover.

12. 12

    You may use foil for a cover if desired.

13. 13

    Cook for 1 hour.