Alright get yourself some baby back ribs Costco is hard to beat in quality and price you get 2 good sized rack for bout $7-$10 each. First off make a rub, I like to use smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Sugar(brown or white), Salt (sea salt or kosher salt), Pepper and a bit of ground chipotle(buy a can of chipotle peppers put open them lay them out on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about 5-10mins until dry and them toss them in a food processor).
Take your ribs put them meat side down now there should be a skin like membrane on the bone side peel that off its a thin but rubbery layer that will make your ribs a little tougher, rub your ribs all over with the rub and toss them in the fridge over night.
I use Dianes Chicken & Rib sauce and it kicks ass but I jazz it up a little bit, I take 1/2 - 3/4 of the bottle and put it in a bowl, I add about a 1/4 Ketchup, a couple spools of brown sugar, some worcestershire sauce about 1 tbsp, 1-2 tbsp of dijon mustard, I finely chop about half a medium white onion and add that and then a good dash of liquid smoke. The measurements might not be right on just taste as you go I like mine sweet and sticky.
Now the ribs, take them out of the fridge and let them come to room temp. put them on the counter for 30mins or so is just fine, heat your oven to 300F. I have a roasting pan with a rack I use and I line the pan with foil just makes clean up way easier. Cook your rubs at 300F for about 2.5-3hrs.
After they have cooked take them out and put your oven on broil, now slather them with sauce and toss them back in KEEP AN EYE ON THEM! As soon as the sauce starts to caramelize and brown turn them and sauce the other side, I like to put two good layers of sauce on mine.
Serve and enjoy, they will pull off the bone and be delicious. It might take a little time but its worth it, sooo much better than boiled ribs and they will be just as tender.
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