slow cooker hot ’n’ spicy country-style ribs

prep time: 10 minutes (not including time to make the hot sauce) cook time: 6 to 8 hours • yield: 8 servings

¼ cup diced onions

4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs

1 cup tomato sauce

1 cup beef or chicken bone broth, homemade ( see here ) or store-bought

1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce, homemade ( see here ) or store-bought

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons liquid smoke

2 teaspoons fine sea salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Red pepper flakes, for garnish

1. Place the onions in a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the ribs on top of the onions. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the red pepper flakes, to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low until the meat is fork-tender and falls apart easily, 6 to 8 hours.

2. Serve topped with sauce from the slow cooker and garnished with red pepper flakes.