Barbecued Ribs Oriental

5 lbs Pork spare ribs
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1 Beef bouillon cube
3/4 cup Water, boiling
1 tsp Oil
1 can Pineapple, crushed, undrained
1/4 cup Brown sugar, dark, firm packed
1 tsp Onion powder
1/4 tsp Garlic powder
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp Cornstarch
1/4 cup Water, cold

1. Cut ribs to form individual portions; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
2. Place ribs on a rack in a shallow baking pan; bake in preheated 375°F.
3. Oven until almost tender, 1 ½ to 2 hours.
4. Drain off fat.
5. Meanwhile, dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water in a medium-size  saucepan.
6. Add oil, pineapple, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder,  worcestershire sauce and
    remaining salt; bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
8. Combine cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl; stir into sauce  mixture.
9. Cook and stir until thickened.
10.Spoon sauce over drained, baked ribs.
11.Increase oven temperature to 425°F.; bake until nicely glazed, about 30  minutes.

Yield: 6