Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients

1/2 C. packed brown sugar

1/2 C. ketchup

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef

3/4 C. milk

2 eggs

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1 small onion, chopped

1/4 tsp. ground ginger

3/4 C. finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 5 x 9 in. loaf pan.

2) Press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan & spread the ketchup over the sugar. (can be put on top instead).

3) In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients  and shape into a loaf. Place on top of ketchup.

4) Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 1 hour

Serves: 5-6

Alterations: Use 1/2 C milk instead, add garlic & 1 tbsp. Worcestershire to beef. Use 1/4 C. brown sugar, ketchup & a tbsp. of Worcestershire to glaze.

Tender 'N' Tangy Ribs

Ingredients

3/4 to 1 C. white vinegar

1/2 C. ketchup

2 tbsp. sugar

2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. ground mustard

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 to 1 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

2 lbs. pork spareribs

1 tbsp. canola oil

Directions

1) Combine the first nine ingredients in a 3-qt slow cooker. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; brown in a skillet in oil. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover & cook on low for 4-6 hours or until tender.

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 6 hours

Serves: 6-8