Country Style Pork Spare Ribs and Sauerkraut

• 2- 2 1/2 lbs country style spare ribs
• 2 tbsp oil
• 16 oz sauerkraut
• black pepper *optional

1. Preheat oven to 300℉
2. Place large frying pan over med/high- high heat. Add oil and bring pan up to a full heat
3. Sprinkle ribs with black pepper and place fattiest aside down onto pan. Sear all sides until golden brown.
4. Place seared meat into dutch oven and top with sauerkraut. Cover dutch oven with lid and bake for 3-3 1/2 hours.