In large kettle place backbone - ribs, salt and pepper in 3 quarts water. Bring to boil and simmer 1 hour until tender. Drain. Arrange in single layer - meaty side up on rack in broiler pan (lined with aluminum foil). Baste with sauce.

SAUCE:

1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. chili sauce or 1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 c. oil
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients and simmer uncovered 1 hour. Add water if it becomes too thick.

Brush meat with 3/4 of the sauce. Bring foil up and seal. Bake 1 hour in 300 degree oven. Turn foil back. Turn meat and baste other side with remaining sauce. Broil 10 minutes.

Note: Cut ribs into serving size pieces. Allow 3-4 ribs per person.