Step 1

Spray a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add the ribs in an even layer.

Step 2

In a small bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the ketchup, molasses, vinegar, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Pour half of the sauce over the ribs, then cover the sauce bowl and save the rest in the refrigerator.

Step 4

Cover the ribs and cook on LOW for 8 hours, until they are cooked and ultra-tender. Serve immediately with the reserved sauce (I like to warm up the extra sauce for serving too).