My grandmother used to make this budget-friendly dinner every spring. Just 4 ingredients and the meat falls right off the bone
Directions
Lightly spray the inside of a large slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray for easier cleanup.
Scatter the thinly sliced onion evenly over the bottom of the slow cooker to create a bed for the ribs.
Pat the country-style pork ribs dry with paper towels and trim any large, excess pieces of fat if desired. Arrange the ribs in a single layer (or slightly overlapping) on top of the onions.
In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the barbecue sauce and cola or root beer until smooth and combined.
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the ribs, lifting them slightly with a spoon or tongs so the sauce can run underneath and coat everything. Make sure the onions are mixed into the sauce a bit—they’ll soften and melt into the glaze as it cooks.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the ribs are very tender and the meat is beginning to fall off the bone when gently pulled with a fork.
Once done, carefully remove the ribs with tongs or a slotted spoon—they’ll be very tender—letting any excess sauce drip back into the slow cooker. Stir the onions into the sauce so they’re well coated.
