Barbecued Spareribs

• 4 pounds spareribs, cut to serve
• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/4 cup catsup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• generous dash of black pepper

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Wrap ribs in double thickness of foil and bake for 1-1/2 hours. Unwrap and drain juices.

Combine all ingredients and pour over ribs. Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour. Bake in open pan at 350°F for 30 minutes, basting with sauce, or grill 30 minutes, 4 inches above coals, turning and basting. Makes 4 servings.

Prep time: 15 minutes; Cooking time: 3 hours; Total time: 3 hours 15 minutes