Recipe: Barbecued Spareribs and Barbecue Sauce (McCall's Great American Recipe Cards, 1971)

BARBECUED SPARERIBS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE

4 lb spareribs, cracked in half, lengthwise
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
FOR THE BARBECUE SAUCE:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup catsup
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 clove garlic, crushed
Dash cayenne pepper

In large kettle, place ribs, onion, salt, pepper and 3 quarts water. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours, or until very tender. Drain.

Meanwhile, make barbecue sauce: in medium saucepan, combine all ingredients for sauce. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Preheat broiler.

Arrange spareribs on rack in broiler pan. Brush with sauce. Broil, 5 inches from heat, basting frequently with sauce, 10 minutes on each side.

Makes 6 servings
Source: McCall's Great American Recipe Cards, 1971 edition.
Card #4a Our Rich Heritage - Barbecued Spareribs