Pork Ribs and Kraut

4 pounds pork spare ribs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds fresh sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup apple sauce

Heat the oil in a skillet and brown the ribs.

Mix the sauerkraut and apple sauce together.

Layer the ribs and kraut in the crockpot.

Cover and cook on low about 8 hours.