1970's Family Spareribs

1 kg pork spare ribs
3 tbs honey
3 dessert spoons sugar
3 tbs soy sauce
1 or more large cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbs sherry
150 ml chicken stock
3 tbs vinegar 

Separate the ribs with a sharp knife, almost all the way through, but leave lightly joined together.  Put in suitable container.  Mix together the rest of the ingredients  and pour over the meat.  Marinade for 8-12 hours/overnight.  

Remove ribs and reserve the marinade.  Bake in 160°C oven for 1½ hours or until golden brown, basting occasionally.

Finish off on barbecue when you're ready.