Barbecued Spareribs Recipe

Wipe spareribs with a damp cloth; cut into serving-size pieces. Place in a shallow baking pan and bake uncovered in a moderate oven(350 degrees F.) for 30 minutes. Cook onion in butter or bacon drippings for 5 minutes; then add remaining ingredients, mix well, and simmer 5 minutes. Pour over spareribs and continue baking for an hour longer, basting the ribs from time to time with the sauce in the bottom of the pan.