Honey Ribs and Rice

Makes 4 servings

• 2 pounds pork baby back ribs, extra lean
• 1 can condensed beef consommé
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1/2 cups quick cooking brown rice

If ribs are fat, place on broiler rack and broil for 15 to 20 minutes; drain well. Otherwise, wash ribs and pat dry. Cut ribs into single servings. Combine remaining ingredients, except rice in crockpot; stir to mix.  Add ribs. Cover and cook on LOW  for 6 to 8 hours, or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Remove ribs and keep warm. Turn crockpot to HIGH setting; add 1-1/2 cups quick cooking rice and cook until done.

Serve rice on warm platter surrounded by ribs.