Instructions:

Pork Ribs and Kraut

4 pounds country-style pork spare ribs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds fresh sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup applesauce

Heat the oil in a skillet and brown the ribs.

Mix the sauerkraut and applesauce together. Layer the ribs and sauerkraut mixture in the crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours.

Yields 4 to 6 servings.