Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***BARBECUE SAUCE***
   2                    yellow onion -- minced
   2                    garlic clove -- minced
     1/4  cup           butter
   1      cup           ketchup
     1/2  cup           sherry
   1      teaspoon      dry mustard
   3      teaspoons     lemon juice
     1/2  cup           white vinegar
   2      teaspoons     Worcestershire sauce
     1/3  cup           water
                        ***RIBS***
   5      pounds        spareribs -- beef or pork
   2      tablespoons   curry powder
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      tablespoon    black pepper

Preparation:

Sauté onion and garlic in butter three to four minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for one hour, stirring frequently. For a smooth sauce, strain through a sieve. Preheat oven to 400. Remove excess fat from ribs and cut as desired. Place ribs flesh side up on rack of roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and curry powder. Bake for one hour basting with warm barbecue sauce every ten minutes. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce.