start out with 8 to 10 short ribs

put your ribs in a big roaster pan un there sides

put 2 in. of water in the pan

cover the roaster with aluminun foil

turn oven on to 300º

put the roaster in the oven for 4 hours

then drain off all but 1/2 of water

add the 48 oz. of b-b-q sauce

then put the roaster back in the oven at 200ºfar 1 1/2 hours with no cover