Country Style Pork Ribs (Crock Pot)

Pork ribs slowed cooked to fall off the bone tender. The extra step in simmering the ribs is so worth it as I found ribs can be greasy unless alot of the fat is rendered first.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 8 -10  country-style pork ribs
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, including juice
• 4  celery ribs, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinced and drained
• 1  cup  frozen peas
• 8  ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon cumin
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot simmer pork ribs in water with 1 teaspoon of salt for 25 minutes to render the fat, remove and set aside.
2. In a skillet saute the chopped onion in olive oil until transluscent
3. Salt and pepper the ribs and put them with the onions in the crock pot.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, chopped celery, peas, and beans. Add the garlic powder, cumin, and bay leaf. Stir gently.
5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.