When Jeff was vegetarian it was really hard to come up with new ideas for dinners without using meat. These days I do not have that problem….and let me tell you…tonight this makes me happy because these critters are calling my name!!!

Smokey Flavored Barbecued Ribs in the Crock Pot

3 1/2 lbs pork loin back ribs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teas. pepper
3 tbsp liquid smoke
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
1 medium onion, sliced
1/ cup cola
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

1. Spray inside of 5-6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray
2. Remove inner skin from ribs. Mix brown sugar, pepper, liquid smoke, garlic, and salt; rub mixture into ribs. Cut ribs into about 4-inch pieces. Layer ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.
3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until ribs are tender. Remove ribs from cooker. Drain liquid from cooker and discard. (watch for falling bones)
4. Pour bbq sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour.

And you know me…I omit the onions since we both hate them. Still yummy!