Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   5      pounds        pork spareribs
                        salted water
     1/2  cup           butter
   1      medium        onion -- finely chopped
   1      cup           water
     1/2  cup           vinegar
   1      cup           ketchup
   1      cup           BBQ sauce, hickory smoke flavor
                        juice from one lemon
                        salt to taste
                        fresh ground black pepper
                        Tabasco sauce

Preparation:

Slice the ribs apart and place in a large cast iron skillet. Cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer over low heat for one hour, or until the meat is fork tender but not falling from the bones. While the ribs are cooking, prepare the sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the finely chopped onion. Stir in the water, vinegar, catsup, bottled sauce, lemon juice, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, stirring, and remove from heat. Place the ribs in a shallow pan and cover with the sauce, coating the ribs evenly. Place in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Barbecue the ribs on an outdoor grill over moderately hot coals, basting with the sauce and turning often until well browned.