• 1 lb. pork spareribs, cut into 1/4 lb. portions
• 3/4 cup paprika
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. onion powder
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. garlic powder
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 3 Tbs. salt
• 3 Tbs. cayenne pepper
• 3 Tbs. thyme, crushed
• 3 Tbs. oregano, crushed

Place ribs in a pan of boiling water. Simmer, covered, 45 minutes and drain. Combine seasonings in a bowl and sprinkle on both sides of warm ribs, rubbing in slightly. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place ribs in a shallow baking pan and bake in a single layer 45 minutes, until ribs are tender and nicely browned.

Per serving: calories 508, fat 31.1g, 51% calories from fat, cholesterol 88mg, protein 27.4g, carbohydrates 39.2g, fiber 11.5g, sugar 11.0g, sodium 1458mg, diet points 10.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.9, Lean meat: 2.7, Fat: 3.9, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Burgundy, Gewürztraminer, or Cabernet Sauvignon.