With 10 minutes of prep time, this dinner goes great with a salad and corn on the cob. My family practically lets out a cheer whenever I make it!
—Cheryl Mann, Winside, NE
Prep: 10 min. • Cook: 6 hours • Makes: 6 servings
3 lbs. boneless country-style pork ribs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-in. rings
1 bottle (18 oz.) hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
Thinly sliced green onions, optional
1. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Place onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with ribs. In a large bowl, combine barbecue sauce, maple syrup and mustard; pour over ribs. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
2. Transfer the meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Pour cooking liquid into a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with pork. If desired, sprinkle with onions.
Per serving: 6 oz. cooked pork with 1/3 cup sauce equals 598 cal., 21g fat (8g sat. fat), 131mg chol., 1443mg sodium, 56g carb. (46g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g pro.
GOES GREAT WITH
Deli coleslaw makes an easy addition to this meal. Stir in some raisins and a dash of caraway seeds for extra flair.