BBQ Baby Back Ribs
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
2 Racks pork back ribs (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cut into 3 to 4 rib portions
Favorite barbecue sauce, warmed
Spice Rub:
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon each of salt, ground cumin, paprika and chili powder
2 teaspoons each of onion powder and black pepper
1 teaspoon of granulated garlic
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions:
1.
Mix spice rub ingredients. Sprinkle on all surfaces of ribs.
2.
Place ribs in the removable stoneware crock, arranging them so the lid will be able to
close completely. (Note that it is not necessary to add water or sauce. The ribs will still
turn out tender and delicious).
3.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours, or until ribs are
tender. Brush ribs with barbecue sauce.
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
(Serves 12)
Ingredients:
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
1 package (9.6 ounces) fully cooked breakfast sausage links, sliced ½ inch thick
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
Directions:
1.
Generously spray the removable stoneware crock with cooking spray or butter.
2.
Layer half of each of the first five ingredients in the stoneware crock and repeat
layers.
3.
Whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Pour over top.
4.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours or on HIGH for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours.
5.
Sprinkle casserole with green onions. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Tip: 1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained, may be used in place of fully-
cooked sausage links.
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