Roses Spare Ribs

I can't remember exactly where I got this recipe but ever since (25 years ago) it has been a firm favourite and my hubby says he has not tasted better ribs anywhere!

1kg pork or Iamb ribs        1 clove garlic

3 bay leaves                 1 onion peeled

6 peppercorns                water to cover

SAUCE:

150 ml tomato sauce          1 onion chopped

salt and pepper              2 ml dried basil

50g brown sugar              1 ml Tabasco sauce

75 ml honey                  75 ml chutney

1 clove garlic               5 ml mustard powder

50 ml vinegar                12,5 ml Worcester sauce

12,5 ml soy sauce            50 ml apricot jam

Place ribs, onion, garlic, peppercorns and leaves in a large pan and cover with water. Simmer 40-45 mins or until the meat is tender.  Drain and put in a foil covered roasting pan. Place sauce ingredients in a pan and stir gently over a low heat for about 10 mins. Cover meat with the sauce and bake uncovered for about 3O-40 mins at 180 C.  Baste frequently until ribs are crispy.