Beef Ribs                                                         Laura Kralovetz

3 lbs. boneless beef or short ribs or pork ribs 

1 ½ cups barbecue sauce divided

½ cup apricot/pineapple preserve                   1 tsp. soy sauce

Place ribs in baking pan.  Combine ¾ cup barbecue sauce, jam and soy sauce.  Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes to brown.  Take out of oven.  Place ribs in slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.  Just before serving, pour remaining ¾ cup barbecue sauce over ribs and let simmer for about 10 minutes or as desired.