Slow Cooker Smothered Ribs

Slow Cooker Smothered Ribs

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

4 or 5 large country style ribs

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons pepper

2 1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage

2 teaspoons thyme leaves

1 teaspoon allspice ground

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg

2 teaspoons paprika

Optional ( 1 tablespoon brown sugar or sugar substitute)

1 tablespoon olive extra virgin olive oil

3 pods garlic minced

1/2 medium size cabbage sliced in 1 1/2 inch slices

1 large yellow onion sliced in 1 inch slices

2 medium size red apples (I used Honeycrisp) sliced in 1 1/2 inch slices

1 medium size Granny Smith apple sliced in 1 1/2 inch slices

1 cups apple juice or apple cider

Directions

Mix all the spices together and sprinkle on both sides of the ribs. Heat the olive oil in a very hot skillet and sear the ribs. Layer 1/2 of the cabbage and all of the sliced onion on the bottom of the slow cooker. Next place the seared ribs and top with the rest of the cabbage and minced garlic. Add the apples to the top of the cabbage sprinkle any left over seasoning and pour in the apple juice or cider.

Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Enjoy!