PeggySue, Here is a link to where they discussing it. It seems most people agree with me. <A HREF="http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f36/should-i-par-boil-spare-ribs-24397.html" target="_blank">http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f36/should-i-par-boil-spare-ribs-24397.html</A> Phil