Honey-Sweet Onion Ribs

By jrpaw

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1-2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 - 4 lbs pork loin back ribs
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 medium onion finely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup beer
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp vinegar

Details

Preparation time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
1. For rub, in bowl, stir together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, cumin, dry mustard and salt. Reserve 3 tbls of the rub. Sprinkle remaining rub over both sides of ribs; rub in with fingers. Cover; chill for 2 to 24 hours.

2. Place ribs, bone side down, in slow cooker on low for 8 hours.


3. Meanwhile, for sauce, heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomato sauce, beer, honey, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and reserved rub. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 1-1/2 cups, stirring occasionally. Baste ribs during the last hour.

4. To serve, cut ribs into six portions or individual ribs. Spoon remaining sauce over ribs. Makes 6 servings.