Slow-Cooker Root Beer Ribs

• 2 racks St. Louis spare ribs, (2 1/3 to 3 pounds each), cut into 3- or 4-rib sections
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 1/2 cup (12-oz) can root beer, (not diet), divided
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water

1. Combine sugar, chili powder, salt, onion powder and allspice in medium bowl. Set aside half the spice mixture (about 1/3 cup.); sprinkle the rest over both sides of ribs. Pour 1/2 cup root beer into slow cooker and add ribs. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or on high for 3 1/2-4 hours, until ribs are very tender.
2. With 10 minutes left on ribs, combine remaining root beer and reserved spice mixture in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce thickens, just a few seconds. Remove from heat; set aside.
3. Remove ribs to platter and cover. Strain the cooking liquid and pour off fat. Add 1/3 cup remaining liquid to sauce; stir until smooth.
4. Brush ribs with sauce, serve with remaining sauce on side.

sections, dark brown sugar, chili powder, salt, onion powder, allspice, root beer, cornstarch

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pork-be-inspired-slow-cooker-root-beer-ribs (may not work)