Slow Cooker Root Beer Ribs

Ingredients:

1 sweet onion chopped

2 tsp of paprika

1 tsp of celery salt

4 lbs. of baby back ribs cut into 4 rib sections

1 cup of root beer

½ cup of ketchup

¼ cup of brown sugar

¼ cup of apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp of hot sauce

Directions:

Simmer the ribs for one hour to remove excess fat.

Cook the onions in a skillet until translucent.  Mix in the paprika and celery salt. Remove from the skillet and cool slightly.  Rub both sides of the ribs with the onion mixture.

In a bowl, mix the root beer, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and hot sauce.

Place the ribs in a slow cooker on low. And cover with the root beer mixture, reserving ½ cup and place in the fridge.  Cook until tender (about 7 hours).

Remove the ribs to a parchment lined baking sheet, removing excess fat. Transfer the remaining liquid and reserved ½ cup to a small pot.  Cook until the liquid is slightly reduced (5 to 7 minutes).

Brush half of the liquid over the ribs. Prepare the grill on med-high heat. Cook until heated through for about 5 minutes or until edges are browned.

Serve with the remaining sauce. Enjoy your ribs with your favorite rice.