1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. soy sauce or oyster sauce
1 clove garlic
1 onion
Salt to taste

Cover 4 pounds ribs with water, salt, onion, and garlic. Boil for 1 hour. Marinate with ketchup, sugar, and soy sauce mixture for 1 hour. Then broil or barbecue. Serves 6.