2 lbs back ribs, extra lean
1 each beef consomme, condensed, 10 1/2 oz can
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp barbecue sauce
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 1/2 cup rice, quick cooking

Give ribs a rinse, patting dry, then cut into serving size pieces. In crockpot, combine all ingredients except rice, stirring well. Add ribs. Cover and cook on low setting for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Remove ribs (leave sauce!) and set aside, preferably in a warmed oven. Set crockpot to high, if not already, and add quick cooking rice, cooking until done (use instructions on rice as guideline).

Serve ribs over rice.