Shelly's Recipe

SPICY SWEET RIBS AND BEANS - Crock Pot

Category: Ribs

2 (16 oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
4 lb country-style ribs
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (10.5 oz) jar red jalapeno jelly
1 (18 oz) bottle hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
1 tsp green hot sauce

Place bean in a 5 quart crock pot; set aside. Sprinkle ribs with spices and place in a roasting pan. Broil 5 1/2 inch from heat 18-20 minutes or until browned, turning once. Add ribs to slow cooker, and sprinkle with onion.

Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan; cook over low heat until jelly melts. Pour over ribs; stir gently. Cover and cook on HIGH 5-6 hours, or on LOW 9-10 hours.

Remove ribs. Drain bean mixture, reserving sauce. Skim fat from sauce. Arrange ribs over bean mixture, serve with sauce. Serves 8