Hot And Spicy Spareribs

1 Rack pork spareribs -- 3-pound

2 Tablespoons butter or margarine

1 Medium onion -- finely chopped

2 Cloves garlic -- minced

1 15 Ounce Can tomato sauce

2/3 Cup cider vinegar

2/3 Cup firmly packed brown sugar

2 Tablespoons chili powder

1 Tablespoon prepared mustard

1/2 Teaspoon pepper

Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat; add onion and garlic, and saute until tender. Add remaining ingredients, except ribs, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place ribs on grill, meatiest side down, about 6 inches above low coals, or over indirect heat (banked coals). Close grill hood. Cook for 20 minutes; turn. Cook for 45 minutes. Baste with sauce, close grill and cook 10 minutes. Turn ribs, baste and cook 10 minutes more. Serves 3.

From Pork Producers Council. Busted and Posted By Lisa-Fabfood 6-98