Lazy Mans Ribs

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs. pork baby back ribs, cut into 8 pieces
2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
1 medium onion, sliced
1 c. ketchup
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. orange juice
1/3 c. cider vinegar 
1/4 c. molasses
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. barbecue sauce
1 tsp. stone-ground mustard
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. liquid smoke, optional
Dash salt
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. cold water

Directions:
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 sauce, barbecue sauce, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, liquid smoke (if desired) and salt.  Pour over the ribs.  Cover and cook on low for 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.

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