My neighbor who grew up on a farm taught me this old trick. Drop 4 things in the pot and by evening the meat literally falls off the bone into a thick

sugar pork ribs with mashed potatoes and coleslaw

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.