Surprise Spareribs

INGREDIENTS:
• 6 pounds pork spareribs
• Water to cover meat
• 4 teaspoons pickling spice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup cola (not diet)

PREPARATION:

1. Cut ribs apart and place in slow cooker.
2. Cover ribs with water.
3. Add pickling spice and salt.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or until tender.
5. Pour off liquid and place ribs in shallow pan.
6. Mix brown sugar and dry mustard together and sprinkle over ribs.
7. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
8. Combine ketchup and cola; stir well then spread over ribs.
9. Barbecue or broil until ribs are browned.

SERVING: • Serves 6 to 8.