3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons cider OR white wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
5 pounds country-style pork ribs
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

in a large bowl combine the first 9 ingredients. add ribs and turn to coat. place onion in a 5 quart slow cooker; arrange ribs on top. cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160°-170°. place ribs on a serving platter; sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

6 servings