My neighbor who grew up on a farm taught me this old trick. Drop 4 things

Use this as a base and tweak it to fit your weeknight mood. For more tang and less sweetness, swap half the brown sugar for ketchup or a splash of apple cider vinegar. If you like a little heat, stir 1 to 2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce into the sauce mixture before pouring it over the ribs.
You can also use boneless country-style pork ribs or pork shoulder chunks; just cut them into large pieces and cook the same way until very tender. For a slightly lighter version, use reduced-sodium soy sauce and a lower-sugar barbecue sauce, and skim the fat from the cooking liquid thoroughly before reducing it.

If you’re cooking for a crowd, this recipe doubles easily in a large slow cooker—just make sure the lid still fits snugly, and you may need to add 30 to 60 minutes to the cook time. Leftover meat is great shredded into sandwiches, tacos, or served over rice with extra glaze for an easy second-night dinner.