Smoky Apple Butter Ribs

About the simplest BBQ recipe there is.. and it's very good.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  lbs country-style 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  cloves garlic, finely chopped

Directions

1. SPRINKLE RIBS WITH SALT AND PEPPER.
2. PLACE IN SLOW COOKER.
3. COVER WITH ONION SLICES.
4. MIX REMAINING INGREDIENTS; POUR OVER RIBS AND ONION.
5. COVER AND COOK ON LOW HEAT SETTING 8-10 HOURS.
6. REMOVE RIBS TO WARM PLATTER; KEEP WARM.
7. STRAIN JUICES.
8. POUR JUICES FROM SLOW COOKER INTO 1 QUART SAUCEPAN.
9. HEAT TO BOILING OVER MEDIUM HIGH HEAT; REDUCE HEAT TO MEDIUM.
10. COOK ABOUT 5 MINUTES OR UNTIL SAUCE HAS SLIGHTLY THICKENED.
11. SERVE SAUCE WITH RIBS.