Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with two layers of foil, shiny side out.

Step 2

Peel off tough membrane that covers the bony side of the ribs.

Step 3

Season the ribs on both sides with salt and pepper. If using, divide the Hickory liquid smoke evenly over the ribs.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine the light brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Apply the rub to all sides of the ribs.

Step 5

Lay ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meaty side down. BONE SIDE DOWN FOR GRILLING!

Step 6

Lay two layers of foil on top of ribs and roll and crimp edges tightly, edges facing up to seal.

Step 7

Transfer to the oven and = bake for 2-2 1/2 hours or until meat is starting to shrink away from the ends of the bone.

Step 8

Remove from oven.

Step 9

Heat broiler.

Step 10

Cut ribs into serving sized portions of 2 or 3 ribs.

Step 11

Arrange on broiler pan, bony side up.

Step 12

Brush on sauce.

Step 13

Broil for 1 or 2 minutes until sauce is cooked on and bubbly.

Step 14

Turn ribs over.

Step 15

Repeat on other side.

Step 16

Alternately, you can grill the ribs on your grill to cook on the sauce.