Crock Pot Ribs

This is an easy recipe that can cook all day, while I'm busy with other projects or off at work.

Salt and pepper 2 1/2 pounds of country style ribs (with or without bones). Brown the ribs in a skillet over medium heat. Brown 3-5 minutes per side, turning to brown evenly. Do not cook through. This portion can be done the night before. The ribs can be refrigerated overnight.

Place browned ribs in a crock pot. Add a 22-ounce bottle of barbecue sauce of your choice. You can also use 24 ounces crushed or diced no-salt tomatoes with 1/2 cup red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar). Add 1/4 cup chopped onion or 2 Tablespoons dried onion to the crock pot. Add water to cover (or almost cover) the ribs.

Turn crock pot to low and let cook all day (or 8 hours). You can also cook the ribs on high for 4 hours. Ribs should be ready to fall apart when removed from the pot. Remove from crock pot and serve with brown rice. Spoon the sauce over both the ribs and the rice.

Yield: 4 servings