6 medium potatoes

6 medium onions

2 1/2 pounds spare ribs, cut in servings

Peel potatoes and onions and place in roaster with spare ribs. Over this, pour a combination of the following:

1/2 cup tomato ketchup

1 tablespoon prepared mustard

2 tablespoons pure vinegar

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon brown sugar (or more to taste)

1 cup water

Cover and bake in moderate oven at 375 degrees 1 3/4 hours, or until vegetables are tender. Baste 3 or 4 times during baking and remove cover last 30 minutes to allow meat to brown. If sauce is not thick, boil over direct heat.