Grilled Slow-Cooker Ribs

PREP TIME 30 Min
TOTAL TIME 9 Hr 30 Min
SERVINGS 6

3 1/2 pounds pork loin back ribs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup cola
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

1 Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

2 Remove inner skin from ribs. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and garlic; rub mixture into ribs. Cut ribs into 4-inch pieces. Layer ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.

3 Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid.

4 Heat coals or gas grill. Place ribs on grill. Brush with barbecue sauce. Cover and grill 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 minutes.