Decadent Bolognese sauce...

I can't take credit for the idea behind this... It's all Guy Fieri's fault for inspiring me to make something this good. If you haven't seen the Italian Stallion meal that he does on Guy's Big Bite, I highly recommend it. This is my version... It takes a LONG time to simmer, but it's well worth the time...

2 Tbsp olive oil
6 large pork picnic ribs, cut in half
salt/pepper

1 lb hot italian sausage
1 large white onion, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
4-5 garlic cloves, sliced
2 6 oz cans tomato paste
2 16 oz cans italian seasoned diced tomatoes
2 8 oz cans sliced mushrooms

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large, deep non-stick saucepan, heat olive oil to almost smoking
Season ribs with salt and pepper and place carefully into pan
Do not move the ribs for a good 3-4 minutes
Once a nice dark gold crust has been created, turn the ribs
Brown all sides
Place all pieces into oven-safe pan and place in pre-heated oven for 2 hrs

Meanwhile...

Place sausage into pan and brown
Place vegetables and garlic into pan
Cook until onions just go translucent
Add tomato paste and stir through
Add remaining ingredients to the pan and stir completely
Lower heat to low and simmer slowly

Once ribs have roasted in the oven...

Remove from the oven and place into the sauce
Continue to simmer another 3-4 hrs

Serve with noodles or over rice