Bob's Oven-Baked Pork Ribs

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 225° F.
2. Cut onion into 1/2" slices. Core apple and cut into 1/2" slices.
3. Combine brown sugar and Creole seasoning in a small bowl; set aside.
4. Place ribs in a 9" x 13" glass baking dish (cut ribs in half to fit into pan).
5. Rub olive oil onto both sides of ribs, then repeat using brown sugar and Creole seasoning mixture.
6. Place onion and apple slices on top of ribs.
7. Pour 1/2 cup water into dish and cover tightly with foil.
8. Bake for approximately 5 to 6 hours. Remove foil and brush ribs with 1/3 cup barbecue sauce. Bake uncovered for an additional 45 minutes or more at 325° F until temperature of ribs reaches 185 ° F.
9. Remove from oven. Carefully drain liquid, and discard onion and apples.
10. Cut ribs into individual pieces and serve immediately, or cool and freeze for a later date.