2-3 large racks of baby back Alberta pork ribs

Braising liquid

1 Bottle favourite ale or lager

1 onion quartered

1 sprig   fresh thyme

1 sprig   fresh rosemary

10 clove garlic smashed

1 tbsp    black peppercorns

1 pinch chilli flake

4 bay leaves

2  vine ripe tomatoes quartered

½ cup salt

4 litres water

BBQ Sauce

2 large yellow onions diced

8 clove garlic chopped

1 litre ketchup

½ cup red wine vinegar

1 cup brown sugar

2 pc star anise

½ cup soy sauce

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp black pepper

½ tbsp salt

½ cup favourite hot sauce (we use Frank’s)

Optional (1 tbsp liquid smoke)