1. Place ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook ribs until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

3. Remove ribs from the pot and place them in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Pour barbecue sauce over the ribs, then cover the dish with aluminum foil.

4. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature of the pork has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).