3 to 4 pounds boneless country style pork ribs
1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider (or water, if you prefer)
1 packet (about 1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
Directions
Pat the country style pork ribs dry with paper towels. This helps them brown a bit and keeps the sauce from getting too watery.
In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, apple juice (or apple cider or water), and dry onion soup mix until well combined.
Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or rub with a little oil to make cleanup easier.
Place the pork ribs in the slow cooker in an even layer. It’s okay if they overlap a bit, but try not to stack them too high.
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the ribs, making sure each piece gets some sauce. Use a spoon to gently turn them so they’re well coated.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the ribs are very tender and easily pull apart with a fork.
Once cooked, taste the sauce and adjust if needed—if it’s too tangy, you can stir in a teaspoon or two of brown sugar; if you want more zip, add a splash of vinegar or a bit more barbecue sauce.
Serve the ribs hot with plenty of sauce spooned over the top. If you’d like a slightly thicker sauce, you can transfer it to a small saucepan and simmer for a few minutes on the stove before serving.
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