BBQ Ribs

This recipe was given to me from my mother-in-law.  They are fall-off-the-bones goodness!

Prep. Time: 4 1/2 hours

Serves: About 6

4 lbs. pork ribs

1/4 cup dry spices, divided*

1 cup white grape juice**

1 cup apple juice**

3/4 cup brown sugar, divided

1 cup barbecue sauce

Preheat oven to 300F.

Stage 1: Place ribs in a roaster pan with lid.  (My MIL uses stoneware, I use a Nesco roaster oven with a rack.) Sprinkle both sides of ribs with 2 Tbsp dry spices, cover and bake 1 1/2 hours.

Stage 2: Pour in the juices; cover and bake 1 hour.

Stage 3: Mix 2 Tbsp dry spices with 1/4 cup brown sugar.  Sprinkle over ribs; cover and bake 1 hour.

Stage 4: Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar with barbecue sauce. Pour over ribs. Bake UNCOVERED 45 minutes (if in a roaster, leave lid on).

For honey barbecue sauce: Mix 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce and 1/2 cup honey

*I like Chicken/Poultry Seasoning from Sam's Club

**Or use 2 cups of either white grape or apple juice

Tip:  Since this takes so long to make, make extra and freeze it before you do Stage 4.  When ready to use, defrost overnight in the refrigerator and do the last step that day.