Recipe: Cantonese Short Ribs

1 can sliced pineapple
3 lbs. short ribs
3 T shortening
1/3 C soy sauce
Brown sugar
1 t ginger
Melted butter

Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
Add enough water to reserved juice to make 2 cups liquid.
Brown ribs in shortening in roasting pan.
Mix reserved pineapple liquid, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and ginger.
Pour over ribs.
Simmer for 3 hours or until tender.
Brush pineapple slices with melted butter; sprinkle with brown sugar.
Place under broiler to brown.
Serve pineapple slices with ribs.