Anonymous Fri Oct 07 11:22:37 2005

1/2 gal. cold water

3/4 cup coarse salt

2 tbsp. light brown sugar

1/4 cup honey

1 tsp. saltpeter

1 tbsp.n mustard seed

3 garlic cloves, pared, chopped

4 bay leaves

6 lb. pork spare ribs

water or stock, as needed

Combine all ingredients except spare ribs and water or stock. Add ribs; cure for 24 hours. Remove ribs; place on drip rack in hotel pan. Add enough water or stock to barely touch ribs. Cover with aluminum foil; braise at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours. Remove from oven; let cool.