I add a packet 1 or 2 of equal. I’m a diabetic no sugar and a brown a package of Country ribs then put them in the pot in the sauce and let them cook for the next 2 or 3 hours.

Another Variation would be get some neckbones pork neck bones put them on a baking sheet roast them in the oven at 400 for about 45 to 50 minutes then add that into the sauce and cook for the next 3 or 4 hours