Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large pan, melt the butter. Add the garlic and soup mix, cooking over medium heat until garlic is golden. Add the remaining ingredients and bringing to a slow boil,lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes. While the sauce is cooking , arrange ribs on a large aluminum foil-lined broiler pan meaty side up. Bake 20 minutes. Brush spareribs very generously with sauce and continue baking for about 50 minutes (or until done), brushing occasionally with the remaining sauce.

As an appetizer this will feed lots of guests, but as a main course, it'll feed about 6 hungry adults.