[Illustration: Short ribs]
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Beef Short Ribs
Baked Potatoes
Lima Beans
Tomato-Onion Salad
Hot Biscuits
Butter or Margarine
Peach Crumb Pie
Beverage
_3 pounds beef short ribs_
_3 tablespoons lard or drippings_
_Salt_
_Pepper_
_1 onion, quartered_
_½ cup brown sugar_
_1 teaspoon dry mustard_
_1 tablespoon flour_
_2 tablespoons vinegar_
_2 tablespoons lemon juice_
_¼ teaspoon grated lemon rind_
_1 bay leaf_
_1½ cups water_
_½ cup raisins_
Cut ribs into serving pieces and brown in own fat or a small amount of
lard or drippings. Pour off drippings, season ribs with salt and pepper.
Add quartered onion. Combine remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Pour over short ribs. Cover closely and cook slowly about 2 hours or
until meat is tender. Thicken sauce if desired. 6 to 8 servings.