Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (8)
• 2 lbs pork spareribs, cut in halves or thirds depending on size (8)
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine (4)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (8)
• 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes (4)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (4)
• 6 ounces water, use tomato paste can (4)
• 1 teaspoon salt (4)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (2)
• 1/4 teaspoon dry oregano (1)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (2)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds (6)

Instructions

1. Brown ribs in oil.

2. Remove ribs from oil and saute the onions and garlic till transparent.

3. Add tomatoes and water.

4. Raise heat and allow sauce to boil, mixing occasionally so bottom doesn't burn.

5. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours till meat is falling off the bones.

6. Note: As other reviewers have attested -- the ribs will not make the sauce greasy. Enjoy! : ).