Preheat oven to 450 F. Completely cover spareribs with water in a large pot or deep skillet. Bring to a boil, uncovered, over medium heat. Simmer 4 minutes. Drain liquid, reserving for other use, if desired. Season both sides of spareribs with salt and pepper. Place spareribs on a rack in roasting pan. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 15 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F. Brush spareribs with honey mixture. Bake until fully cooked, about 1 hour longer, brushing with honey mixture every 15 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Per serving: Calories 941 Fat 66g Cholesterol 218 mg Sodium 217 mg Percent calories from fat 64% Food Staff Dallas Morning News 4/2/96 Typos by Bobbie Beers ----