Fall off the Bone Baby Back Ribs

This recipe is a work in process, but this is my current method for preparing ribs. This recipe started with a basic recipe from my friend Linda, who got it from another friend, baking the ribs in a broiler pan over water. That causes the ribs to literally fall apart when you try to grill them, so I've been refining the recipe, adding my own touches.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  baby back rib racks

• Dry Rub (or use just KC Masterpiece BBQ Seasoning)

• 2  tablespoons ground cumin
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  tablespoons paprika
• 2  tablespoons garlic powder
• 2  tablespoons onion powder
•  salt, to taste
•  black pepper, to taste

• Additional Ingredients

• 4  bay leaves
• 1⁄4 cup  hot pepper sauce
• 1  cup barbecue sauce
•  heavy duty  aluminum foil

Directions

1. Remove membrane from back of ribs. This is a must! If you don't remove the membrane, don't bother making the recipe.
2. Apply rub to both sides of the ribs. The measurements given in the ingredient list are approximate -- go with amounts you prefer and add/remove any rub ingredients to fit your taste.
3. Lay a bay leaf on top of each rack of ribs. Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil -- wrap them very well, either all in one big piece of aluminum foil, or individually wrapped.
4. Put in a large roasting pan. You can put them directly on the oven rack, but I use a roasting pan in case juices escape.
5. Bake at 200F for 6-8 hours (I prefer about 7-8 hours).
6. Remove ribs from oven and unwrap.
7. Generously apply hot sauce to ribs. Brush on barbecue sauce, then grill until nicely browned.