Recipe: Spareribs with Plum Sauce (using baby food)

SPARERIBS WITH PLUM SAUCE

6 to 8 lbs. pork spareribs
FOR THE SAUCE:
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onions
4 jars (4 3/4 oz. each) strained plums with tapioca baby food
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tsp. ground ginger
3/4 tsp. dry mustard
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 drops bottled red pepper sauce

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Place spareribs in large roasting pan; cover with foil. Roast for 1 hour. Remove ribs from pan; drain well. Or, place spareribs in large saucepot and cover with water. Cover and heat to boiling; simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Drain.

TO PREPARE THE SAUCE:
In medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine. Add onions and saute until tender, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well mixed. Simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Brush ribs with sauce.

Bake 10-15 minutes. Brush with more sauce.