Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 large onion (sliced into rings)
  • 1 large apple (sliced into rings)
  • 5 pounds country style pork ribs
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (finely ground)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Instruction

  • Mix the liquid smoke into the barbecue sauce and set aside.
  • Layer onion in the bottom of the slower cooker. Layer the sliced apples over the onions.
  • Mix all the rub ingredients together. Rub all over the ribs.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet. Brown the ribs on all sides. You may have to work in batches. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet if needed.
  • To the slow cooker, add a layer of ribs (start with any that contain bones) on top of the apples and onions. Cover those ribs with about 1/3 cup of the barbecue sauce mixture, brushing on to cover the meat.
  • Layer remaining ribs on top of the first layer and pour on the rest of the barbecue sauce. Use a brush to ensure all ribs are covered.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high 4-5 hours.