Smoky Apple Butter Ribs

 

3

lb boneless pork country-style ribs

3/4

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

1

medium onion, sliced

1/2

cup apple butter

2

tablespoons packed brown sugar

1

tablespoon liquid smoke

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1 Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place ribs. Cover with onion slices. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over ribs and onion.
• 2 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• 3 Remove ribs from cooker; place on serving platter. Cover to keep warm.
• 4 Pour juices from cooker through strainer into 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 5 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened. Serve sauce with ribs.