Lazy Man's Ribs

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into eight pieces
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
• Dash of salt
• 5 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
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Preparation

Step 1

Rub ribs with Cajun seasoning. Layer ribs and onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the next 12 ingredients. Pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove ribs and keep warm. Strain cooking juices and skim fat; transfer to a saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with ribs.