Spicy-Sweet Ribs and Beans

Cut ribs apart; sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place ribs in a single layer in an aluminum foil-lined broiler pan.

Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 9 to 10 minutes on each side or until browned.

Whisk together jelly and barbecue sauce in a small bowl until blended.

Combine ribs, jelly mixture, and onion in a 5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours; add beans, cover, and cook 1 more hour. Remove ribs, and drain bean mixture, reserving sauce. Skim fat from sauce. Transfer bean mixture to a serving platter, and top with ribs. Serve with sauce.

Note: We tested this recipe on HIGH, but preferred the flavor and tender texture achieved by cooking on LOW.