6 lb. country-style spareribs
1/2 c. cooking sherry
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 lemon, sliced thin
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. celery seed
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. Worcestershire
1 c. ketchup
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 c. water

Brown ribs, add sherry and 1/2 cup water and lemon. Cook covered for 1 hour. In another pan, combine all sauce ingredients and cook for 1 hour. Let spareribs cool in liquid; skim off fat. Remove ribs and drain. Lay ribs in large baking pan, cover with sauce and bake 1 hour at 300 degrees.

This recipe takes a while to prepare but is well worth it. Can make ahead and freeze or reheat on grill or microwave.