Slow Cooker Caribbean Spiced Ribs

 

3

lb pork loin back ribs

2

tablespoons dried minced onion

1

teaspoon ground mustard

1

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2

teaspoon ground allspice

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2

teaspoon garlic powder

1

medium onion, sliced

1/2

cup water

1 1/2

cups barbecue sauce

• 1 Spray inside of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• 2 Remove inner skin from ribs if desired. In small bowl, mix dried minced onion, mustard, red pepper, allspice, cinnamon and garlic powder. Rub mixture into ribs. Cut ribs into 4-inch pieces. Layer ribs and sliced onion in slow cooker. Pour water over ribs.
• 3 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
• 4 Remove ribs from cooker; drain and discard liquid from cooker. Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl; dip ribs into sauce. Return ribs to cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs.
• 5 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour longer.