3-1/2	lbs.	pork loin back ribs
1/4	C	firmly packed brown sugar
1/2	tsp.	ground black pepper
3	tbsp.	liquid smoke flavoring
2	cloves	garlic, chopped
1	tsp.	salt
1	medium	onion, sliced
1/2	C	cola
1-1/2	C	barbecue sauce

Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray.

Remove inner skin from ribs.. Mix brown sugar, pepper, liquid smoke, garlic, and salt; rub mixture into ribs. Cut ribs into 4-inch pieces. Layer ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or unti 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 any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low setting 1 hour. Yield 4 servings.