Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Country-Style Pork Ribs

INGREDIENTS

lbs country-style pork ribs*

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

oil for browning

Sauce:

1/3 cup

soy sauce

3/4 cup

pineapple juice -OR- lemon-lime soda (i.e. 7-UP)

3 cloves

garlic, crushed

1/2 cup

brown sugar

For Gravy (optional):

2 tbsp

cornstarch

1/4 cup

water