2 pounds lean spareribs
2 large onions, sliced
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 1/2 cups pineapple chunks and syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3/4 cup sliced sweet pickles
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water

Cut ribs into serving pieces and brown in skillet with small amount of shortening. Place onions in skillet and saute 2 minutes; add next 7 ingredients and ribs. Cover. Simmer 1 hour. Remove ribs. Thicken sauce with cornstarch and water mixture. Pour sauce over ribs and serve.