Portuguese Ribs

• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup vinegar
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 dried red chili pepper, seeded and crushed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp cumin seed, crushed, or 1 tsp ground cumin
• 4 lbs pork spareribs, cut in serving-size pieces

Place large plastic bag in large bowl. In bag, combine all ingredients except ribs; mix well. Add ribs and close bag tightly. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning bag several times to distribute marinade. Drain ribs; discard marinade. Place meat in roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, in 450 degree oven for 25 minutes. Drain off fat. Reduce oven to 350 degrees. Roast covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and roast 30 minutes longer.

Yield 4-6 servings