Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4 1/2  pounds        spareribs -- cut into two-ribs
     1/2  cup           catsup
   2      tablespoons   brown sugar
     1/2  cup           bottled steak sauce
   2      tablespoons   vinegar
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      hickory smoke salt
   1      teaspoon      minced onions

Preparation:

Place spareribs on rack in baking pan. brown in 400 F oven for 15 minutes; turn and brown on other side for 10 or 15 mintues. Drain fat and put ribs in slow-cooking pot. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.