[Liz]

I’ve read that at some of those bodacious rib-cooking contests, some of the entrants par-boil their ribs first ........before adding their secret flavors.

Ever try that?

[miss marmelstein]

No, my husband is the barbecue king of this household, I'm merely the line chef with the baked beans and potato salad. I'm going to research this because we'll probably do this on the 4th as well. (We only do ribs once or twice a year).