BBQ Spare Ribs

This was my first ever attempt at making ribs, the real kind, like the ones you order at a rib joint.  I always assumed they must be a little difficult, or at least you must know exactly what you are doing.  Boy was I wrong!  I'm actually feeling kind of silly about this :).  I figured there was no way I could replicate the "falling off the bone" ribs that I love to order.  I did it!  This recipe is really as easy as it looks, with awesome results.  The recipe calls for 6 pound of spareribs, I think I had closer to 10 pounds, I didn't change the sauce amount, it goes a long way.  Having extra to keep in the fridge would actually be kind of nice, it's really good!  These ribs have been my sister Sandy's "Famous Ribs" for a long time (I guess I didn't believe her when she told me how easy they are to make :).

BBQ Spare Ribs

6 lbs. pork spareribs
1-1/2 c. ketchup
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. vinegar
1/2 c. honey
1/3 c. soy sauce
1-1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper

Cut ribs into serving size pieces; place with meaty side up on racks in two greased 9 x 13-inch pans (if you don't have racks, don't worry about it, just put into pans).  Cover tightly with foil.  Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.  Drain;  remove racks and return ribs to pans.  Combine remaining ingredients into medium saucepan, heat on stove-top, no need to boil, just enough to make sure everything is blended well; pour over ribs.  Return to oven, uncovered, for 35 minutes or until sauce coats ribs, basting half way through.  Ribs could also be grilled for that last 35 minutes.