Barbequed Spareribs
4a Our Rich Heritage
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4 lb spareribs, cracked in half, lengthwise
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 quarts water
Sauce
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup light brown sugar, packed or dark molasses
½ cup catsup
¼ cup chili sauce
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 clove garlic, crushed
Dash cayenne
In large kettle place ribs, onion, salt, pepper and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered 1-½ hours or till very tender. Drain
Meanwhile make the sauce. In a medium saucepan combine all of the sauce ingredients and simmer uncovered for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
Arrange ribs on rack in a broiler pan. Baste with sauce. Broil 5 inches from heat, basting frequently with sauce 10 minutes on each side.
Serves 6.