3poundsspareribs, as much as you want - recipe can be easily doubled
1cupbrown sugar
6teaspoonslemon juice
1/2cupunsweetened applesauce
1/2cupketchup
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspoongarlic salt
1/4teaspooncinnamon
Instructions
Mix above ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. (or microwave, stirring occasionally until boiled and reduce temperature to simmer).
Preheat oven to 300ºF.
Boil ribs in a large pot for 10 - 20 minutes. Remove from boiling water and run under cold water. Place the ribs in large roasting pan and pour sauce over ribs. Cover and bake for 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes. After 1 hour, turn ribs and bake for another hour, again basting every 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake at 400ºF for approximately 15 minutes to brown ribs and thicken sauce.
This recipe can be made in advance and reheated (covered) in 200ºF oven for 1 hour. If sauce gets too thick, add water to the pan.