My neighbor who grew up on a farm taught me this old trick. Drop 4 things in the pot and by evening the meat literally falls off the bone into a thick

hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the pork is very tender and the meat is starting to fall off the bone.

Once the ribs are tender, carefully transfer them with tongs to a plate or shallow dish. They will be very soft, so move them gently so they don’t completely fall apart.

Tender cooked ribs being lifted from the slow cooker

Pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a small saucepan. Skim off any excess fat from the top with a spoon. Bring the