Classic Barbecue Ribs

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• 4 pound bone-in country-style pork ribs
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup apple butter
• 1 cup ketchup
• ½ cup lemon juice
• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon steak sauce
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced onion

1. Cut ribs apart, if necessary, and trim excess fat. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt evenly over ribs.
2. Stir together remaining salt, onion and remaining ingredients until blended. 
3. Pour half of mixture into slow cooker. Place ribs in slow cooker and pour remaining mixture over them.
4. Cover and cook on high 6 to 7 hours until tender.