Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        extra lean back ribs
   1      10.5 oz can   condensed beef consomme
     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 rice

Preparation:

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 Crock-Pot; stir to mix. Add ribs. cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours. Remove ribs and keep warm. Turn Crock-Pot to High setting; add 1 1/2 cups quick cooking rice and cook until done. Serve rice on warm platter surrounded by ribs.