Stove Top Barbecued Ribs

Muriel

2 lb braising or short ribs cut into serving pieces
2 tbsp oil

Sauce:
1 1 1/2 oz pk Onion soup mix
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1/2 cup diced celery
1 tbsp salt
1 cup boiling water

Brown ribs in dutch oven or heavy pan with lid. In a small bowl combine all sauce ingredients well. Pour over ribs, cover and simmer 1 3/4 hours stirring occasional to make sure all meat is well covered with sauce.