Sauerkraut with Spareribs

Heat oven to 450 degrees F, season ribs with salt and pepper, and bake them for 20 minutes to brown.

Remove ribs from the pan and lower oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread sauerkraut, water, brown sugar, apples, and onion in the pan.

Place the browned ribs on top of the kraut mixture.

Cover and bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the ribs are tender and the kraut is richly flavored.