Good Old home cooked comfort food

I was just watching the Bela Lagasse show on the Food Network. Tonight he prepared ribs on his indoor grill, but first brought them to a boil in a dutch oven and then simmered them for 15 minutes. I am sure boiling removes some of the fat, but wouldn't it also adversely affect the flavor. I just

Put a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil, once boiling add the meat and boil for about 15-20 minuts. Remove from stove and drain the water out.

In a large pot, combine all the rib ingredients and enough water to cover by 1-inch (about 12 cups) and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a slow boil, cover the pot, and cook for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until ribs are very tender when pierced with a fork. While the ribs are cooking,

A recipe for A Boiled Dinner containing pork spareribs Hot water Potatoes, pared halved Canned cooked green beans with liquid Salt Pepper