Lazy Man's Ribs

Taste of Home

• Ready In: 7 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs  pork baby back ribs, cut into eight pieces
• 2  teaspoons  cajun seasoning
• 1  medium onion, sliced
• 1  cup ketchup
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄3 cup cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1  tablespoon barbecue sauce
• 1  teaspoon stone ground mustard
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon liquid smoke
•  salt, to taste
• 5  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon water

Directions

1. Rub ribs with cajun seasoning.
2. Layer ribs and onions in a 5-quart slow cooker.
3. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, orange juice, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, bbq sauce, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, liquid smoke, and salt to taste.
4. Pour over ribs; cover and cook on LOW for 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
5. Remove ribs and keep warm, Strain cooking juices and skim fat; transfer to a saucepan.
6. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices.
7. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
8. Serve with ribs.