Submitted to recipegoldmine.com from the kitchen of Judy Wilson

8 country style pork spare ribs
Dr. Pepper, NOT diet
5 garlic cloves, slightly smashed
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 large onion, quartered
Your favorite BBQ sauce

Place ribs in large stockpot. Pour Dr. Pepper over ribs to cover. Add garlic, liquid smoke and onion. Bring to boil, lower to simmer and cook until ribs are tender.

Place ribs in baking pan. Pour BBQ sauce over ribs. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 to 45 minutes, or they can be put on a BBQ grill.