Weeknight Win: Just 4 ingredients. I make this when I want sticky, finger-licking good ribs without firing up the grill.

For picky eaters who aren’t big on strong flavors, choose a mild, sweeter barbecue sauce and use water instead of apple juice so the sauce is more familiar and less tangy. You can also shred the cooked ribs with two forks and serve the meat on hamburger buns as saucy pulled pork sandwiches—kids often like it better that way. If your family enjoys a little heat, use a spicy barbecue sauce or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture before cooking. For a slightly smokier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika (this keeps you within the spirit of a simple ingredient list while still using pantry staples).