In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients (except ribs), and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Put 1 cup aside for basting.

Place ribs in a roasting pan or a 9x13x2 inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the remaining sauce over top of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Spoon out as much of the sauce as you can, (to prevent burning around edges) and bake, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting ribs frequently with reserved sauce, or until meat is tender.

*Make sure you give yourself enough time for the ribs to marinate!

-SIDE DISH-

FRIED NOODLES WITH MUSHROOMS

12 oz. pkg. fine egg noodles, cooked and drained
4 Tbsp. oil
8 oz. pkg. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 tsp. salt

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over low heat. Add noodles, and stir-fry for about 4 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and mix well. Stir in broth, soy sauce, and salt, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes, or until liquid is almost absorbed.