5 - 6lbpork rib racks(membrane on the back removed)
2 Tbspliquid smoke
3Cwater
1Tbspsalt
2Tbsp cold coffee
salt and pepper
dry BBQ rub (optional)
2Cyour favorite BBQ sauce ( or search "Tangy BBQ Sauce" on this website to make your own)
Instructions
Adjust over rack to middle position and preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Bring water, liquid smoke, coffee and salt to boil in a small saucepan. Pour mixture into a large roasting pan, large enough to lay ribs flat in a single layer. Place ribs, meat side down, in the liquid and cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake untouched for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove ribs from oven. Place a wire rack in a foil lined baking sheet (you may need two). Place the ribs meat side up on the baking sheet. Discard braising liquid. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper, or with dry BBQ rub if using. Brush ribs on both sides with BBQ sauce. Return ribs to oven.
Bake for another 1 1/2 hours, basting the meat side with BBQ sauce every 30 minutes. Remove from oven when ribs are fork tender and meat shows no resistance when pierced with a fork. Tent loosely with foil and let rest 20-30 minutes.