Slow Cooker Classic Barbecue Ribs

4 lb. bone-in country-style pork ribs

2 t. salt, divided

1 medium onion, chopped

1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar

1 c. apple butter

1 c. ketchup

1/2 c. lemon juice

1/2 c. orange juice

1 T. A-1 steak sauce

1 t. coarsely ground black pepper

1 t. minced garlic

1/2 t. Worcestershire sauce

Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Cut ribs apart, if necessary, and trim excess fat. Sprinkle 1 t. salt evenly over ribs.

Stir together remaining 1 t. salt, onion, brown sugar, apple butter, ketchup, lemon juice, orange juice, steak sauce, black pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce until blended. 

Pour half of mixture into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place ribs into slow cooker, then pour remaining mixture over ribs.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 6-7 hours or until ribs are tender. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Serves 4-6.

Adapted from Southern Living Dinner in a Dish, p. 225.