1 Chemotherapy is one cause of anemia. 2  Most of the time, the effect of chemotherapy on the bone marrow is temporary, and anemia will improve a few months after chemotherapy is finished. 3  Sometimes, chemotherapy harms the bone marrow so it cannot make enough red blood cells.
Place the short ribs in the pan and add 2 cups of water. The water should almost completely cover the meat. Add the thyme and bay leaves, cover the pan, and cook in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Check on the meat periodically, adding more water if necessary. Turn the ribs over halfway through.
Place the baby back ribs into a large boiling pot, such as a 60-quart aluminum stew or stock pot. Fill the pot with cold water until the ribs are covered. Add a dash of salt to the pot. If you are adding dry seasonings or vinegar to the pot, this is the time to do it. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the baby back ribs until they are tender â about 45 minutes to an hour. You will know the tender ribs have been adequately boiled when the pink and red hues on the outer layers of the raw ribs have turned light brown. Use barbecue tongs to remove the baby back ribs from the pot and place them on a baking sheet.