Instructions:

1. Trim away excess fat from:
• 4 lb country-style pork ribs
2. Put ribs in an 8-quart stock pot and add enough water to cover.
3. Add to the ribs:
• 1 onion , quartered
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp mixed peppercorns
• 3 bay leaves
4. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
6. Remove the ribs and put in a large bowl.
7. Coat ribs with:
• 3 ¹/₂ cup barbecue sauce , homemade or store-bought
8. At this point, the ribs can be refrigerated until ready to finish cooking.
9. To cook in the oven, preheat oven to 350ºF.
10. Place ribs in one layer onto a lightly oiled pan, cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
11. For the grill, cook for approximately 20 minutes over medium heat, turning the ribs frequently. Keep a water bottle handy in case of flare ups from pork drippings.
12. Baste the ribs and continue cooking for 10 more minutes, again continually turning the ribs every few minutes.