Slow Cooker Pork Back Ribs W/ Sauerkraut

• 2 racks pork back ribs cut into 4 pieces
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 3 cups sauerkraut
• 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
• 1 large celery rib, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 2 tsp. dried sage
• 2 1/2 c. low sodium chicken stock
• 1 T. chopped fresh parsley for garnish

1. Set an oven rack 6" below broiler. Set broiler to high. Place ribs, meaty side up, on a non-stick baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. Broil 3 to 4 minutes until deeply browned. Turn the ribs over and broil 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven.
2. In your slow cooker, combine the remaining ingredients and mix well. Nestle the ribs into the sauerkraut mixture; pour in the chicken stock. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
3. Divide the sauerkraut mixture among four plates and top with ribs. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

salt, paprika, sauerkraut, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, sage, chicken stock, parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/slow-cooker-pork-back-ribs-w-sauerkraut-50053466 (may not work)