Honey Ribs and Rice
from Rival Crock Pot Cookery Cookbook

2 lbs. extra lean back ribs
1 can(10 and 1/2 oz) condensed beef consomme
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 Tbsp. honey
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. BBQ sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 and 1/2 cups quick cooking rice

If ribs are fatty, place on broiler rack and broil for 15 to 20 minutes, drain well. Otherwise, wash ribs and pat dry. Cut ribs into single servings. Combine remaining ingredients, except rice in Crock-pot; stir to mix. Add ribs. Cover and cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours(on High setting for 3 to 4 hours). Remove ribs and keep warm. Turn Crock pot to High setting; add 1 and 1/2 cups rice and cook until done. Serve rice on warm platter surrounded by ribs.

4 servings(about 2 quarts)