Honey Ribs

Serves 4 very hungry rib lovers

1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
3 tablespoons honey mustard
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey barbeque sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 pounds baby back pork ribs

In slow cooker, mix together all ingredients, except ribs. Slice ribs apart, leaving an even amount of meat on each side of the bone. Place ribs in slow cooker. If the ribs are not covered with the broth mixture, add more water or beef broth. Cover, and cook on High for 5 hours, or until the meat falls easily from the bones.

Served with mashed potatoes and broccoli

Results: You-know-who wouldn't touch them, of course, but Henry ate more ribs than I did! We didn't have a single rib leftover. Super easy and tasty meal that I would make again. This recipe came from 365 Days of Slow Cooking.

Pork Chops with Carolina Rub

Serves 4

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 (4-ounce) center-cut pork loin chops
Cooking spray
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

1. Prepare grill.

2. Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl. Rub pork with spice mixture; let stand 10 minutes.

3. Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 4 minutes. Turn pork; grill 2 minutes. Brush each chop with 1 tablespoon sauce, and grill 2 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.

Served with sweet potato fries and salad

Results: I got a late start on dinner, and Henry was practically falling asleep, so we didn't make them wait for this to be finished. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that neither boy would have tried this one. But, I had to share the recipe, because it was super easy to make and very, very delicious! I will definitely make this one again! Next time, I will probably cut down on the amount of chili powder and black pepper. Chris and I liked the kick, but it may be too spicy for kids. YUM!