Spareribs Barbecued In Soulful Sauce

• 1 c. water
• 1/2 c. prepared mustard
• 5 lb. fresh spareribs
• 2 onions, quartered
• 5 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 c. tomato catsup
• 2 Tbsp. pepper sauce
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 2 Tbsp. hickory salt
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• juice and grated rind of lemon
• 2 Tbsp. butter or bacon fat
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp. sweet basil
• 1 tsp. celery seed
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. cumin seed
• salt, pepper and paprika to taste

1. Wipe ribs with clean, damp cloth; cut into pieces for individual servings.
2. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika; set aside.
3. Place all other ingredients, except ribs, in a large frying pan.
4. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; cool.
5. Place ribs in a large, shallow flat dish; marinate well with sauce on both sides. Cover; store in refrigerator for several hours.
6. Cook until well done, basting occasionally.

water, prepared mustard, fresh spareribs, onions, garlic, brown sugar, tomato catsup, pepper sauce, paprika, hickory salt, chili powder, lemon, butter, tomato sauce, sweet basil, celery, thyme, cumin, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=566099 (may not work)