Love dem Ribs

I have to post this recipe for two solid reasons: a) this picture is just too damn cute not to share and b) these were the best ribs I have ever wrapped my ghetto suckers around.

I've tried a few stabs over the years to cook ribs at home that were as good as the ones you get in the restaurants (fall off the bone, tender, etc.) without much luck. I've boiled, grilled, broiled, baked and every combination of the sort but Mom has perfected the art of cooking pork ribs! And the best thing? It's wicked easy!!!

Carol Richburg's Pork Ribs

2 racks of pork ribs

salt & pepper

red pepper flakes

garlic powder

1-2 large onions, sliced

braising liquid

1 bottle of your favorite sauce

Trim any unnecessary fat or scraps from the ribs. Liberally season ribs with spices to your taste. Arrange the onion slices in the bottom of a large roasting pan and cover with your braising liquid (Mom uses water but I think apple juice, white wine, beer or chicken stock would be fun to try). Do not submerge the onions as they will need to keep the ribs from setting in the liquid. Place ribs atop onions and cover with a tight fitting lid (if you don't have tight fitting lid, tightly wrap everything in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet). Cook at 300 degrees for 3 hours. Uncover and liberally pour your favorite sauce over ribs (I like honey barbeque sauce with this recipe). Continue to cook, uncovered for 1 hour.

Enjoy!