APRICOT BARBECUED SPARERIBS

2 large strips spareribs (about 3 1/2 lb.), with bones cracked for easy handling
2 T. olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, grated
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 C. honey
1/2 C. catsup
1/2 C. apricot liqueur
1/4 C. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 T. soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 T. bottled meat concentrate
1/4 tsp. leaf oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Salt

Bake spareribs at 350ºF for 45 minutes. Prepare sauce by combining oil, onion, garlic, honey, catsup, apricot liqueur, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mustard, meat concentrate, oregano and pepper in large saucepan; stir well and simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt, if needed. Baste spareribs with sauce and bake at 350ºF for 1 hour, basting several times during baking time.