Babyback ribs (or more, if you are inviting big eaters; I usually plan half a rack per person)

chili powder

salt and pepper

can of 7-Up

Your favorite barbeque sauce (We like our homemade sauce, Tony Roma's, or Ray's)

Napkins

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse, dry, and cut racks in half.

Place half-racks into large, heavy soup pot, stacking them like Lincoln Logs and seasoning each layer with salt, pepper, and chili powder.

Pour in a can of 7-Up.

Cover the soup pot and place into the oven at 325 degrees. Cook for 4-6 hours. You'll smell deliciousness when they are getting done.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool. You won't want to look at the goop that's left when you remove the ribs, so assign the task of cleaning the pot to your souchef.

Later on, heat up your barbeque and heat the ribs, glazing with your favorite BBQ sauce as you go. It will take about 10-15 minutes on Med-High barbeque heat.