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Billy's Barbecue Ribs

Name: Billy's Barbecue Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds pork ribs; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup brown sugar

These barbecue ribs represent Billy's efforts to keep the band together, reminiscent of the simple pleasures and camaraderie shared during band gatherings.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 2 hoursServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

4 pounds pork ribs
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2
Season ribs with salt and pepper.
3
In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar.
4
Place ribs in a baking dish and pour sauce over them.
5
Cover with foil and bake for 2 hours, basting occasionally.
6
Remove foil and bake an additional 30 minutes.

Serve this main while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!