Oven-Barbecued Spareribs *

                  6      pounds        pork spareribs -- * see note
                  1      cup           catsup
                  1/2    cup           molasses -- light
                  1/4    cup           mustard
                  2      tablespoons   cider vinegar
                  2      tablespoons   Worcestershire sauce
                  2      teaspoons     chili powder
                  1      teaspoon      salt
                  1/4    teaspoon      pepper
                  1      small         green onion -- minced

     In 8-quart Dutch oven or saucepan over high heat, heat ribs and enough 
     water to cover to boiling.  Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 45 
     minutes to 1 hour until ribs are fork-tender.
     Preheat broiler if manufacturer directs.  In bowl, mix catsup and 
     remaining ingredients.
     Place ribs on rack in broiling pan.  Place pan in broiler with spareribs 
     about 6 inches from source of heat; broil 20 minutes or until ribs are 
    browned, turning ribs occasionally and brushing with sauce often during 
    last 10 minutes of broiling. Makes 6 main dish servings.

*Cut into 1-rib portions.