This is a lovely barbecue sauce to also use as a glaze for chicken.

4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into 2-rib pieces and sprinkled with salt and garlic powder to taste

In a covered Dutch oven casserole, cook ribs in 2-inches of simmering water for 30 minutes. Drain and discard water.

Place partially cooked ribs in a roasting pan and baste on all sides with Honey Plum Barbecue Glaze. Bake in a 350° oven for 30 minutes, basting 3 or 4 times with the barbecue sauce until the ribs are nicely glazed and tender. Serves 6.

Honey Plum Barbecue Glaze:
1 cup plum jam
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

In a saucepan, simmer together all the ingredients for 2 or 3 minutes, or until sauce is nicely blended. Yields about 2 1/4 cups