Instructions: The night before you barbecue, sprinkle (do not massage) basic barbecue rub mixture over both sides of ribs, then place in plastic bag and refrigerate overnight. Before cooking, preheat oven to 400 degrees, remove ribs from plastic bag and allow them to come to room temperature for 25 to 30 minutes. Place spareribs fat side up on rack set in large, shallow roasting pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 minutes. Pour off excess fat, lower heat to 350 degrees and return ribs to oven.

Put all ingredients for lemon mop in medium saucepan, mixing thoroughly.

Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then keep liquid warm over lowest setting.

Baste ribs frequently with mop and cook, uncovered, for 1 hour longer or until ribs are browned and can be gently pulled apart with gloved hands. Remove ribs from oven and let rest 15 minutes before carving into serving pieces.

While ribs cook, make sauce. Whisk all sauce ingredients in large saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve poured onto cooked ribs or on the side.

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