Quincy Jones' Thriller Ribs

Ingredients

 * 2 teaspoons Spike seasoning
 * 1 teaspoon msg
 * ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
 * 5 racks baby back ribs (about 5 pounds)
 * 6 garlic cloves, minced
 * 2 large jalapeño peppers, minced
 * 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
 * 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
 * 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
 * 2 yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced

Directions

 * 1) In a cup, combine spike and msg seasonings and black pepper.
 * 2) Sprinkle ¼ tsp seasoning mixture on each side of the rib racks.
 * 3) In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, jalapeño peppers and remaining seasoning mixture.
 * 4) Rub the garlic mixture on the top and bottom of the ribs.
 * 5) Line a large roasting pan (17 x 11½ inches) with enough foil to wrap all the ribs.
 * 6) Spread a layer of onions and bell peppers on top of the foil.
 * 7) Place 2 rib racks, side by side, on the vegetables.
 * 8) Continue to layer the onions and peppers and the ribs.
 * 9) Tightly wrap the marinated ribs in the foil and refrigerate for 2 days.
 * 10) Remove the pan from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
 * 11) Preheat the oven to 400°F.
 * 12) Before placing the ribs in the oven, reduce the temperature to 300°F.
 * 13) Bake the foil-wrapped ribs for 6 to 8 hours.
 * 14) Remove the ribs.
 * 15) Spoon off the fat from the liquid in the pan and discard, reserving the pan juices.
 * 16) Cut each rack into three sections and serve with the vegetables and pan juices, plus sides of rice and chopped tomato-and-cucumber salad..