Cinnamon spareribs

1. ***this recipe should not be used if you are on a no or lo-salt diet.
2. 1) mix soy sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a small bowl or measuring cup, and microwave on high (100%) until hot, 30 sec. To 1 min. , stirring once or twice during cooking.
3. Arrange spare ribs in a rectangular baking dish 12"x18" or 10"square casserole.
4. Pour sauce mix over spare ribs and cover tightly with glass lid or clear plastic wrap.
5. 2) microwave on high (100%) for 5 min. , then reduce power to med, (50%) and cook until fork tender, about 20 to 25 min. , rotating dish every 10 min. during cooking.
6. 3) drain and reserve liquid.
7. Microwave ribs, uncovered on med (50%) for 4 min. Skimi fat from reserved meat juices, and mix with the water and cornstarch, microwave on high (100%) until thickened, approx 1½ to 2 min. , stirring after half the time.
8. Pour the sauce over the spareribs and serve.