3 to 4 lb. spareribs or loin back ribs, cut in pieces
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 lg. onion, thinly sliced

Salt ribs; place in shallow roasting pan, meaty side up. Roast at 450 degrees for about 30 minutes. Drain excess fat from pan. Top each piece of ribs with a slice of unpeeled lemon and a slice of onion.

BASTING SAUCE:

1 c. ketchup
1/3 c. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 c. water

Make Basting Sauce: Combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Pour over ribs. Lower temperature control to 350 degrees; bake until well done, about 1 1/2 hours. Baste ribs with the sauce every 15 minutes. If sauce gets too thick, add more water. Makes 4 servings.