Cajun-Style Country Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 cups baby carrots
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, divided (or Creole Seasoning)
• 3 1/2-4 lbs pork ribs (country-style)

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• hot cooked rice

Directions

1. 1

   Combine carrots, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and 2 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning in slow cooker; mix well.

2. 2

   Trim excess fat from ribs. Cut into individual riblets. Sprinkle 1 tbsp Cajun or Creole seasoning over ribs; place in slow cooker over vegetables. Pour tomatoes with juice over ribs (slow cooker will be full.) Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or until ribs are fork tender.

3. 3

   Remove ribs and vegetables from cooking liquid to serving platter. Let liquid stand 5 minutes to allow fat to rise. Skim off fat. Blend water, cornstarch, and remaining 1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning until smooth; stir into slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH 15 to 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return ribs and vegetables to sauce; carefully stir to coat. Serve with rice.