3 lbs. fresh spareribs (country style)
1 tbsp. butter
1 med. onion (chopped)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. Tabasco
1/2 c. water

Place ribs in shallow pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in oven at 450 degrees for 30 minutes. While the ribs are roasting combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, spoon sauce over ribs; reduce oven to 350 degree and roast one hour more. Baste during last hour. Serve ribs with sauce remaining in roasting pan. Serves 4.