Barbecued Ribs (Jennifer Clark)

3 1/2 lbs pork loin back ribs

1/4 c packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp pepper

3 tbsp liquid smoke

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tsp salt

1 medium onion, sliced

1 c cola

1 1/2 c bbq sauce

1. Spray inside of a 4-5 quart crockpot slow cooker with cooking spray.

2. Remove inner skin from ribs. Mix brown sugar, pepper, liquid smoke, garlic, and salt; rub mixture on ribs. Cut ribs into 4 inch pieces. Layer ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.

3. Cover and cook on low setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid.

4. Pour bbq sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. cover and cook on low setting 1 hour.