Spareribs Barbecued In Soulful Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
1/2 c. prepared mustard
5 lb. fresh spareribs
2 onions, quartered
5 garlic cloves, crushed
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 c. tomato catsup
2 Tbsp. pepper sauce
1 tsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. hickory salt
2 Tbsp. chili powder
juice and grated rind of lemon
2 Tbsp. butter or bacon fat
1 can tomato sauce
1 tsp. sweet basil
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. cumin seed
salt, pepper and paprika to taste

Preparation

Wipe ribs with clean, damp cloth; cut into pieces for individual servings.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika; set aside.
Place all other ingredients, except ribs, in a large frying pan.
Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; cool.
Place ribs in a large, shallow flat dish; marinate well with sauce on both sides. Cover; store in refrigerator for several hours.
Cook until well done, basting occasionally.