If you want to make unforgettable ribs your guests will rave about, all you need to do is follow one easy-to-remember method.

Cooking pork spare ribs low and slow in the oven is an easy way of reproducing some of the conditions that pit masters have when they're making barbecued ribs, brisket and even whole animals.

It takes about 45–50 minutes’ simmering to make them tender – this will help reduce the cooking time in the oven and minimise some of the fat around the ribs. Skim off any foam that rises to ...

Preheat the oven to 250°. Pour off any liquid on the baking sheets, cover the ribs with foil and roast ... Add the onion, garlic and thyme and cook over moderate heat until the onion is softened ...