Sweet and Sour Pork

1 cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
4 tsp salt; optional
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
Country ribs

Bake ribs at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour on each side. Drain meat.
Blend first 3 ingredients. Stir in vinegar, juice, and tomato paste. Cook in saucepan, stirring constantly until thick and glossy. Makes about 3 cups. Pour over ribs and bake 10 minutes.