Flo's Famous Baby Back Ribs

Well, no, they're not really famous. But that sounds like the way it would read on the menu at Flo's Diner.

Roast 3-4 lbs. baby back ribs in a shallow pan at 400 degrees F (how do you get a degree sign on this website?) for 15 minutes, then turn and roast 15 minutes more. Drain and discard the fat. (I have always done this with the ribs still "on the rack," but next time I think I will cut them apart first.)

While the ribs are roasting, prepare the sauce.
Combine in a small saucepan (preferably nonstick):
1/2 cup ketchup
2 T brown sugar
2 T Worcestershire sauce
1 T cider vinegar
dash Tabasco
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp mustard powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp liquid smoke

Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer while the ribs roast. (Note: this does not make a lot of sauce, so if you want extra sauce for dipping, double the recipe.)

Place ribs in a slow cooker with the sauce; turn to coat. Cook 6-8 hours on low, or half that on high if you're pressed for time. Meanwhile, wash the baking pan and sauce pot; you'll need them later.

Remove ribs to the baking pan. Pour the sauce and juices into a fat separator, then pour off the "good part" into the same saucepan you used before to cook the sauce (or another, if you have a lot of them - I don't care). Reduce the sauce over med-high heat until it is as thick as it was before. Brush it on the ribs and roast again (at 400 degrees) until they are nicely glazed, turning and brushing with sauce again (10-15 minutes total).

These are good. Even my son eats them.