4 lbs. spareribs, well trimmed

ALABAMA BARBECUE SAUCE:

2 tbsp. oil
1 onion, minced
1 lg. garlic clove, minced
1/2 c. catsup
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1/3 c. cider vinegar
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. salt
Juice of 1 lemon

Cut ribs into small pieces.

Heat oil in saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft. Add all remaining ingredients (except ribs) and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Heat coals until gray ash forms. Spread into overlapping layer and let burn 20 minutes. Set grill about 3" above coals. (Fire should be gentle so ribs do not burn. (If it seems too hot, spread coals farther apart if too slow, add more coals and push together.)

Arrange ribs on grill and cook slowly 30 minutes, turning once. Brush ribs generously with sauce and cook another 20 minutes. Turn ribs, brush again with sauce and cook 20 minutes longer. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.