Slow Cooker Country-Style Spareribs

• 4 pounds pork spareribs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1. Season ribs with salt and pepper to taste. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown ribs on all sides.
2. Place half of the onion, green pepper, and celery in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place half of the ribs on top the vegetables, then repeat layering with the remaining vegetables and ribs. In a medium bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour mixture over the top of the ribs.
3. Cover, and cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce to Low, and cook for another 8 to 9 hours.

pork spareribs, salt, onion, green bell pepper, stalks celery, tomato sauce, brown sugar, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/14721/slow-cooker-country-style-spareribs/ (may not work)