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Sweet Jalapeno Ribs




List of Ingredients



• 2 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
  
• 3 pounds country-style pork ribs, trimmed
  
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 1 (10.5-oonce) jar red jalapeño jelly
  
• 1 (5-ounce) bottle steak sauce
  
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped, optional
  






Instructions



1. Place beans in a 4-quart slow cooker. Set aside.
   
   
2. Cut ribs apart; sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place ribs on a rack in a broiler pan. Broil 5 1/2 inches from the heat, with electric oven door partially opened, for 18-20 minutes or until well browned, turning once.
   
   
3. Add ribs to slow cooker and sprinkle with chopped onion.
   
   
4. Combine jelly, steak sauce, and, if desired, chopped jalapeño peppers in a saucepan; cook over low heat until jelly melts. Pour over ribs and stir gently.
   
   
5. Cover and cook on High 5-6 hours or on Low for 9-10 hours. Remove ribs; skim fat from sauce. Cook sauce with beans, uncovered, on High 30 minutes more or until slightly thickened.
   
   
6. Add ribs just before serving to reheat.
   
   
7. Serves 4.