Heat oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Brown ribs on all sides. Transfer to slow-cooker. Drain excess fat and discard.
Add onion to skillet; cook until tender. Add caraway seeds, garlic power and pepper; cook 15 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to slow-cooker.
Add water to skillet and scrape up any brown bits. Pour skillet juices into slow- cooker. Partially drain sauerkraut, leaving some liquid; pour over meat. Top with potatoes.
Cover; cook on low 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are tender, stirring once during cooking.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Brown ribs on all sides. Transfer to slow-cooker. Drain excess fat and discard.
Add onion to skillet; cook until tender. Add caraway seeds, garlic power and pepper; cook 15 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to slow-cooker.
Add water to skillet and scrape up any brown bits. Pour skillet juices into slow- cooker. Partially drain sauerkraut, leaving some liquid; pour over meat. Top with potatoes.
Cover; cook on low 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are tender, stirring once during cooking.