Slow Cooked Barbecue Ribs Recipe

Ingredients

4 lb (1.8 kg) pork back ribs, (2 racks)

1 1/4 tbsp (18 mL) vegetable oil

1-1/3 onions, chopped

1-1/3 large carrots, diced

1-1/3 stalk celery, diced

3 minced garlic cloves

1 tbsp (15 mL) dried thyme

3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt

3/4 tsp (4 mL) pepper

1-1/3 bottle (455 ml) barbecue sauce

Preparation

Trim any fat from ribs. If necessary, remove membrane from underside. Cut into 2-rib portions; place on rimmed baking sheet. Broil until browned, 7 minutes per side. Transfer to slow-cooker.

Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add barbecue sauce.

Add to slow-cooker, stirring to coat ribs. Cover and cook on low until ribs are tender, 5 - 6 hours