| 1 | Brown spareribs in frying pan without added fat. |
| 2 | Add water andsimmer for 1 hour. |
| 3 | add potatoes to meat and cook until tender - about 25 minutes. |
| 4 | add beans and liquid the last 10 minutes of cooking. |
| 5 | If raw beans are used, add with the potatoes. |
| 6 | season with salt and pepper. |
| 7 | Skim off excess fat before serving. |
| 8 | to complete the meal: serve with crisp lettuce, tomato and celery salad, and apple betty with lemon sauce for dessert. |
| 9 | for variety: beef short ribs may be used with longer cooking. |
| 10 | corned beef, ham hock, or ham bone may be used in place of shortribs. |
| 11 | Cover with water and simmer about 3 hours or until tender. |
| 12 | Omit salt, and continue as above. |
| 13 | Good with sauerkraut. |
