Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



3-4
pounds
pork spareribs

cut in serving pieces



1
x
salt

to taste



1
x
pepper

to taste



1
each
sauerkraut

small can



1/2
each
cabbage

small, thinly sliced



1
each
onion

thinly sliced



1
each
apple

quartered, cored, sliced



1
teaspoon
caraway seeds





1
cup
water

 Sprinkle spareribs with salt and pepper.  Brown ribs for 3 minutes in a heavy skillet or broiler pan.  Put alternate layers of spareribs, sauerkraut, cabbage, onion and apple in crockpot.  Add caraway seeds or dill to water and pour over all.  Cover and set to low for 6-8 hours. (High 4-5 hours).  Stir several times during cooking when using high only.   

Note:  May be prepared using all sauerkraut or all cabbage if desired