2packagespork loin or baby back ribsthe ribs should be about 4"-long
salt and pepper
1/2bottleof your favorite barbecue sauceI used Sweet Baby Ray's; you could also make your own
Instructions
Preheat oven to 275F. Set the rack to the middle position.
Unpackage your ribs and if you can detect a thin membrane on the underside of the rib rack, remove it by sliding a knife underneath and pulling. Sometimes the membrane has been removed in advance (you can ask the butcher). It's also okay to leave it.
Season the ribs generously with salt and pepper. Place them side by side on a baking pan and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Put in the oven and bake for 3-4 hours. I tested at 3 1/2 but putting a small knife between two bones and seeing if the meat easily came apart. It did and I still decided to leave it cooking for about 30 minutes more.
When cooked to your liking, remove pan from the oven, discard foil and brush your barbecue sauce all over the tops of the ribs. Slather it on.
Carefully, move the oven rack up to the top position and set the broiler to high. Put the uncovered pan of ribs in to broil for about 3-4 minutes. Don't walk away! Check your ribs and remove the pan when the sauce is caramelized.
Cut ribs into sections and serve with lots of napkins. The meat will literally fall off the bones.