1/2 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 1/2 lb. fresh pork spareribs, cut into 2 rib pieces
1 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. water

1. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves in small bowl or 1 cup measure. Microwave at high (100%) until hot, 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring 2 or 3 times during cooking. Arrange spareribs in rectangular baking dish, 12 x 8 inches or 10 inch square casserole. Pour soy sauce mixture over spareribs. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or glass cover.

2. Microwave at high (100%) 5 minutes. Reduce power to medium (50%). Microwave 20 minutes. Rearrange and turn spareribs over. Cover. Microwave at medium (50%) until fork tender, 20-25 minutes. If using oven other than Sharp Carousel, rotate baking dish every 150 minutes during cooking.

3. Drain liquid; reserve. Microwave spareribs, uncovered, at medium (50%) 4 minutes. Skim fat from reserved meat juices. Mix cornstarch and water. Stir into meat juices. Microwave at high (100%) until thickened, 1 1/2-2 minutes, stirring after half the cooking time. Serve over spareribs. Makes 2-4 servings.