Flamin' Cajun Riblets

Deliciously seasoned pork ribs that will delight the taste buds!

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork loin back ribs
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup bottled chili sauce
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 Serrano pepper*, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca, crushed
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 to 2 teaspoons bottled hot pepper sauce
• Snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Sprinkle the ribs with Cajun seasoning rubbing it in with your fingers.
2. Cut ribs into single rib portions.
3. Place ribs in a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker.
4. In bowl, mix chili sauce, onion, Serrano pepper, tapioca, lemon peel, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.
5. Pour sauce over ribs.
6. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
7. Serve at once or keep warm, covered, on warm setting or lon LOW heat setting for up to 2 hours.
8. Remove any bones without meat. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Notes

Because hot chile peppers, such as Serrano's, contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with chilies as much a possible. When working with chile pepper, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the chile peppers, wash your hands well with soap and water.