In a message dated 07/02/2000 7:45:49 PM Pacific Daylight Time, tara@es.usyd.edu.au writes: << I thought I'd ask here whether anyone has a nice rib recipe. >> I don't do ribs by recipe, but by method. Soak in pickle juice. I use a big stock pan, filled about 1/4 with the pickle juice. Add the ribs, (you may have to cut them up to fit in the pan) and water to cover. Of course, add any other spices you want, and some cut up chiles. Soak overnight. Brush lightly with B-B-Q sauce of your choice, and throw on the smoker for about four hours. If you don't have a smoker, you can nuke them for about 15 minutes, then put on the grill. I like my steak rare, but ribs ain't any good until they fall off the bone, so they must be cooked thoroughly. And, wazzup with the lack of recipes for B-B-Q sauce? I could use a good one! Marilyn who has three racks of ribs in the fridge, ready for Tuesday!