Barbecued Venison Ribs

2 1/2 c water
3 c ketchup
1 tb white vinegar
1/4 c lemon juice
1/2 c Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c 100% Wisconsin maple syrup
1/2 c brown sugar
2 md onions,diced
2 tb chili powder
1/2 ts salt
6 lb venison ribs with some loin
1 meat attached
1 freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.In large bowl,combine all ingredients except
ribs and pepper.Blend well.Sprinkle ribs with pepper and additional
salt.Place in 5 qt. roasting pan in double layer.Roast 1 hour.Pour sauce
over ribs.Increase heat to 350 degrees and bake until ribs just begin to
char on top,about 1 1/2 hours.Turn ribs over cover pan and bake about 30
minutes longer,until ribs are tender and sauce is thick. To serve,place
ribs on serving platter.Pour sauce over ribs.Makes about 6 servings.
Note: If venison is a little gamey tasting, increase vinegar in sauce to 3
tbsp..Taste sauce after mixing and add additional brown sugar to
taste,about 1/2 cup.