BBQ Spare Ribs

1-2 lb boneless short/spare ribs
1 batch homemade barbeque sauce
1-2 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Brown ribs in skillet or electric frying pan on high. Sprinkle with garlic powder, pepper, and a little salt. Bring the sauce to a boil in microwave or a small sauce pot. Place ribs in a flat roasting pan or glass baking dish sprayed (bottom and sides) with non-stick spray. Pour hot barbeque sauce over them. Cover with foil and cook for 3 hours total: 1½ hrs at 325°F, then 1½ hrs at 250°F. Uncover for the last 15-20 minutes, basting with juices in pan. Serve over hot cooked rice. The pan juices are delicious poured over the ribs and rice.

Yields: makes 8-12 servings

Time to make: 3 – 4 hr

Source: Clair Olsen (submitted by Pamela Peterson)

Note: Boneless pork or pork loin ribs are sometimes referred to as “country style ribs.”