Smoky Apple Butter County Ribs

A wonderful recipe from Betty Crocker herself. If you are looking for something a little different from barbecue ribs this recipe is it.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  lbs country-style boneless pork ribs
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  medium onion, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup apple butter
• 2  tablespoons  packed brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon liquid smoke
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped

Directions

1. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper.
2. In 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, place ribs. Cover with onion slices.
3. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients, pour over ribs and onions.
4. Cover, cook on LOW heat for 8 to 10 hours.
5. Remove ribs from cooker, place on serving platter. Cover to keep warm.
6. Pour juices from cooker through strainer into 1 quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high hfeat; reduce heat to medium.
7. Cook about 5 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened.
8. Serve sauce with ribs.