Barbecued Spareribs

On one of my many cookbook /recipe searches , I found a cookbook called Americana Cookery. I liked the name , but I loved some of the recipes in it even more. Thought I might place some of them here for safe keeping and to share

• Ready In: 2 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 12 ribs

Ingredients

• 4  lbs  country-style spareribs (I always use beef ribs for this one)
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 3  teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground pepper
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon celery seed
• 1⁄4 cup vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1  cup catsup
• 1  cup water

Directions

1. Cut spareribs into serving pieces.
2. Brown ribs on both sides in a skillet.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Remove from skillet and place in a 4 qt roasting pan.
5. Combine pepper, chili powder, celery seed, 1 tsp salt, brown sugar, vinegar, hot sauce, and worcestershire sauce in a saucepan.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Cook for 5 min on low heat until well blended.
8. Pour over ribs.
9. Cover.
10. Bake at 325* for 2 -2 1/2 hours or until tender.
11. Remove cover.
12. Increase temprature to 350*, bake until ribs are brown.
13. Remove to a warm platter.