Spareribs are awesome. This is my basic version preparing with some spices. Use any rub you may like, like your own or from a store. This recipe is for an oven and not a BBQ or smoker. But do if have one. My complementary sauce (amounts are on your preference): - 500ml Coca cola (the naughty one, no light or zero!) - onions - butter - garlic (fresh or smoked) - sun dried tomato paste - smoked paprika powder - 1 red hot pepper - 1 or 2 star anise - cumin powder - thyme - pimento (roast and grind before) > Cut onions into small cubes and caramelize in butter until brown (may take 20-40 mins on low heat, while you keep stirring) > Add spices to infuse for a few minutes. > Add tomato paste (a tablespoon should dissolve and act as a binding agent) > stir paste for a minute so it gets heated and turns sweeter > add cola in small amounts at the time (let the carbon-dioxide work out first!) > Let all the ingredients simmer for at least 2 hours and let it even rest over night > reheat if necessary (for sieving) > sieve sauce into another pan > boil the sauce down to the desired thickness. Prepare this sauce a day before so the flavors can mix and infuse in the meantime. Optionally add some bourbon, whisky or other sweet liquor for extra sweets. Disclaimer: Your taste and devices may work different than mine. Use amounts that fit your preference or start with less Happy cooking!
Paul A