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

liquid to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces and thickens into a glossy, sticky glaze that coats the back of a spoon.

Return the ribs to the empty slow cooker or place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Pour the thickened glaze over the ribs, turning them gently to coat all sides.

For caramelized edges like in the photo, place the glazed ribs under a preheated broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely, just until the glaze bubbles