Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      pounds        spare ribs
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1      quart         sauerkraut -- washed and drained
   1                    tart apple -- chopped
   1                    raw potato -- grated
   1      teaspoon      caraway seed

Preparation:

Arrange spare ribs in a 2 quart oblong baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at medium (50%) 20 minutes. Turn spare ribs over. Cover Microwave at medium (50%) 20 minutes. Drain. Combine pepper, sauerkraut, apple, potato and caraway seed. Spread on top of ribs. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at medium (50%) until spare ribs are fork tender, 1 5 to 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings.