Sweet & Saucy Ribs

Use your slow cooker for a fabulous barbecue all year long.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  pork baby back ribs
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1⁄2 cups barbecue sauce (not mesquite flavored)
• 1 (8 ounce) jar  cherry jam or 1 (8 ounce) jar  preserves
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  additional  salt and black pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Slow Cooker Directions
2. Trim excess fat from ribs. Rub 1 teaspoon pepper over ribs. Cut ribs into 2-rib portions; place in slow cooker.
3. Combine barbecue sauce, jam, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl; pour over ribs.
4. Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or until ribs are tender. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve ribs with sauce.