Smoky-Flavored BBQ Ribs

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 pounds pork loin back ribs (I have also used country style ribs)
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3 TBSP liquid smoke
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup cola
• 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
  

Directions:

1. Spray inside of 5-to-6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray
2. Remove inner skin from ribs. Mix brown sugar, pepper, liquid smoke, garlic & salt; rub mixture into ribs. Cut ribs into about 4-inch pieces. Layer ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.
3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8-9 hours or until ribs are tender. Remove ribs from cooker. Drain liquid from cooker & discard.
4. Pour BBQ sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover & cook on low heat setting 1 hour.