turn in time was 6:00 pm. there were 4 contestants. two brought their smokers over and put their meat on around 12:30. third contestant had to pre-cook hers at her place (in the oven) because she couldn't get to my house in time. i started the stock pot at 3:45 to boil apple juice, water and sweet vidalia onions. When it came to a rolling boil, i dropped the ribs in and let it go for about 45 mins. finished them on the grill with Sweet Baby Ray's for 20 mins, then let them rest in my oven which was set on 170 to keep them warm until the turn in.
it might not be the right way, but they were tasty and didnt last long after we put them out on the buffet.