Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



2
pounds
back ribs

extra lean



1
each
beef consomme

condensed, 10 1/2 oz can



1/2
cup
water





2
tablespoons
maple syrup





2
tablespoons
honey





3
tablespoons
soy sauce





2
tablespoons
barbeque sauce





1/2
teaspoon
dry mustard





1 1/2
cup
rice

quick cooking

 If ribs are fatty, place on broiler rack and broil for 15 to 2 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 8 to 1 hours or on High for 4 to 5 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