2 tbsp. butter
1 c. minced onion
1 lg. garlic clove, minced
Grated rind of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2/3 c. water
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Dash of Tabasco
1-2 tbsp. brown sugar
3 lbs. meaty spareribs

Combine all ingredients except spareribs in a heavy saucepan. Bring to boiling, lower heat and simmer, uncovered 5 minutes. Trim fat from spareribs, cool sauce slightly before using. Place spareribs in baking pan and cover with sauce. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 2 hours, basting occasionally with pan liquid. Serve hot or cold. Makes 4 to 6 servings.