Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        ruth lara (fkgt17a)
   5      pounds        spare ribs
   2      tablespoons   vinegar
     1/2  cup           catsup
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   2      tablespoons   brown sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      hickory smoke salt (i would use salt and
                         -- liquid smoke instead
     1/2  cup           steak sauce
   1      teaspoon      minced onion

Preparation:

Place spareribs on rack in baking pan. Brown in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes; turn and brown on other side for 10 ot 15 minutes. Drain fat and put ribs in crock pot. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over ribs. Cover and ccok on low 6 to 8 hours. Makes 5 to 6 servings.