1 lb. great northern beans, soaked

2 teaspoon salt

1 medium onion, chopped

1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

2 lbs. beef short ribs

6 cup water

3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Place all ingredients in slow cooker except barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on low 10 to 16 hours. Before serving, remove short ribs and cut meat from bones. Return meat to slowcooker. Stir in barbecue sauce before serving.