You CAN brown the ribs first if you like. It adds a good flavor, but it is not necessary.
If you keep talking about this, I'm going to have to go start another batch...
Paula Deen has a GORGEOUS cast-iron cooker. On my list, even as we type.
I wish I’d looked at her website first. I bought an 6.75 qt. enamel coated cast iron oval dutch oven to replace the one I lost that’s amazingly nice. Now it’s time to see if it’s more than just a pretty face and works as good as it looks. And your recipe is the one I’m going to test it with. Thanks again!