Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs

Tender barbecued ribs... without the barbecue! Adapted from Suzanne2802 at allrecipes.com.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 4  lbs  pork baby back ribs
•  salt
•  ground black pepper
• 2  cups ketchup
• 1  cup chili sauce (Heinz brand preferred)
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 4  tablespoons vinegar
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 1  dash  hot sauce

Directions

1. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ribs on all sides, working in batches. Do not overcrowd the pan. Transfer ribs to slow cooker as they are browned. Discard any fat that renders from the meat.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, hot sauce, and salt and pepper.
3. Pour sauce over ribs in slow cooker, and turn to coat. Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours, or until ribs are tender. Remove bay leaf and discard before serving.