I found this recipe on Betty C. This is cooked the same way I have always cooked my ribs only in a slow cooker. My family loves this way of cooking them.

Barbecued Short Ribs in Slow Cooker recipe from GroupRecipes.com. I got this recipe form my Kraft Food and Family Magazine (Fall Issue) and m

Cut ribs apart and place in slow cooker. Cover ribs with water. Add pickling spice and salt. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or until tender. Pour off liquid and place ribs in shallow pan. Mix brown sugar and dry mustard together and sprinkle over ribs. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Combine

Put ribs in broiler pan and broil, turning occasionally until well browned. Pour off fat and cut ribs in serving pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and put in slow cooker. Add garlic powder to sauce and pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours (high - 3 to 4 hours), or until tender.

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 heat setting 1 hour.