Slow Cooker Spare Ribs

As the weather gets a little warmer one's mind turns towards ribs....Okay, well my mind is turning to them and not necessarily ribs cooked on the grill, but rather over cooked...Slowwwww cooker Spare ribs..

INGREDIENTS:

•2 racks spareribs

•1 onion, cut in chunks

•2 cloves garlic, halved

•2 teaspoons salt

•1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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•Sauce:
•2/3 cup ketchup

•2/3 cup cider vinegar

•1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

•3 tablespoons maple syrup

DIRECTIONS:

Put the ribs, onion, garlic, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Boil sauce ingredients over medium heat until reduced and thickened, about 45 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, transfer the ribs to the slow cooker. Add the sauce; cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours.

Serve with: Baked Beans-

Corn on the Cobb:

and sweet tea-

Yeah...I can't wait for summer...can't you tell?   Enjoy!