LAZY MAN’S RIBS

LAZY MAN’S RIBS


2-1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into 8 pieces
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup catsup
½ cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup cider vinegar
¼ cup molasses
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
Dash salt
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water


Rub ribs with Cajun seasoning. Layer ribs and onion in a 5-quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, orange juice, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire, barbecue sauce, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, liquid smoke if desired and salt. Pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove ribs and keep warm. Strain cooking juices and skim fat; transfer to a small 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.


Yield: 4 servings.