Francine Austin sat perfectly still in “The Chew” studio audience Wednesday, Jan. 6, as the stars of the ABC show sampled her signature brown sugar and bourbon barbecue spare ribs. As part of a new segment, “Chews Me,” her ribs were up against another audience member’s tortellini soup. Co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Daphne Oz and Carla Hall conferred to choose a favorite.