Polynesian Pork Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless country-style ribs
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 8 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained

SAUCE

• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Place pork ribs, garlic and onion in slow cooker.

3. 3

   Spoon about half of the pineapple with some of the juice over ribs.

4. 4

   Reserve remaining pineapple and juice.

5. 5

   Cover; cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

6. 6

   About 35 minutes before serving, drain and discard cooking juices from slow cooker; wipe edge of cooker clean.

7. 7

   In small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, gingerroot and remaining pineapple with juice; mix well.

8. 8

   Spoon or pour evenly over ribs.

9. 9

   Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until ribs are glazed.