Candied Polynesian Spare Ribs

2 lbs lean pork spare ribs

1/3 Cup soy sauce

1 Tbl. Ground ginger

1/4 Cup  Corn Starch

1/2 Cup Cider Vinegar

1 Cup Sugar

1/4 Cup Water

1 Tbl. Salt 

1/2 tsp. Dry Mustard

1 small piece ginger root about 1 inch

Cut spare ribs into 3-inch individual pieces.  Mix soy sauce, ground ginger, and cornstarch until smooth; brush mixture over spare ribs.  Place ribs on cookie sheet covered with tin foil.  Bake in preheated oven at 425 degrees for 20 minutes to remove fat, drain.  Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Place browned ribs in the crock pot, and pour the mixture on top.  Slice the ginger root in to sticks and put it in the crock pot to cook as well.  Cover and cook on low setting for 8-10 hours. If desired brown and crisp ribs in broiler for a few minutes before serving.  Makes 4 servings.