Instructions: Spray inside of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

Remove inner skin from ribs if desired. Mix onion, mustard, red pepper, allspice, cinnamon and garlic powder; rub mixture into ribs. Cut ribs into 4-inch pieces. Layer ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour water over ribs.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until ribs are tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker; drain and discard liquid.

Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl; dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour an remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour.

6 servings.

Substitution: One to 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, can be used instead of the garlic powder.

Time Saver: After step 3, brush the ribs with barbecue sauce and grill over medium heat 15 minutes.

Do-Ahead: Prepare the ribs and nib with the seasoning mixture the night before, then just put them in the slow cooker in the morning.

Cuisine: "Caribbean"

Serving Ideas : Busy day? Stop at the deli and pick up some coleslaw and baked beans for an easy barbecuedrib dinner.

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