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

and the edges darken slightly. Alternatively, let the ribs sit in the warm slow cooker for 10 to 15 minutes to soak up the glaze.

Transfer the ribs to a serving plate, spoon any remaining glaze over the top, and serve hot while the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

Variations & Tips

Use this as a base and tweak it to fit your weeknight mood. For more tang and less sweetness, swap half the brown sugar for ketchup