Oven Barbecued Spareribs

These sweet and sticky ribs are worth getting your fingers dirty for! Nevertheless, keep the napkins handy.

6 pounds pork spareribs, cut into 1-rib portions

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar

1⁄2 cup water

1⁄4 cup honey

1⁄4 cup cider vinegar

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon grated onion

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons salt

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Arrange spareribs in single layer in large roasting pan (17" by 111⁄2"). Roast spareribs 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, prepare glaze: In medium bowl, combine tomato paste with brown sugar, water, honey, vinegar, oil, onion, chili powder, and salt until well blended.
• Brush ribs with glaze. Continue roasting ribs, brushing frequently with glaze, until ribs are tender, about 30 minutes longer.
• Makes 6 main-dish servings.
• Prep: 10 minutes
• Roast: 1 hour 30 minutes