TOM’S SPARE RIBS

Brown 2lbs spare ribs in a hot skillet. Transfer to a 2-3 qt dutch oven or baking pot.

Finely chop one medium onion. Sauté with 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet.

Combine…
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worstershire sauce
½ tablespoon ground mustard
1 cup water
½ cup finely chopped celery

Pour over onions to capture the rib residue and onion. Pour mixture over ribs.

Cover and bake for 2 hours (minimum) at 350F. The ribs should cook long enough to pull off the bones.