Instructions: Prepare the sauce in a heavy 3- to 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter; add the remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Cool. Will store for up to 2 weeks.

To prepare ribs, place in a 10-quart stockpot. Add remaining ingredients, and add water to cover meat. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Let ribs cool, then barbecue on a grill. Baste with sauce now and again, turning the ribs every so often and basting again. Pass additional sauce when serving.

This recipe yields 2 to 4 servings.

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