Cola Barbecued Ribs

3 1/2 lbs pork spareribs or loin back ribs

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp hickory smoked salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cup cola

1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Spray 4-5 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Trim excess fat and remove

membranes from ribs. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, hickory smoked salt,

and pepper. Rub mixture into ribs. Cut ribs into 2-3 rib portions. Place ribs in

cooker; pour cola around ribs.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8-9 hours.

Remove the ribs from the cooker; place in a shallow baking pan. Drain liquid

from cooker and discard. Brush both sides of the ribs with barbecue sauce.

Return ribs to cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs.

Cover; cook on low heat setting about 1 hour longer or until ribs are glazed and sauce

is desired consistency. Cut into single rib servings if desired.