Barbecued Beef Short Ribs Recipe

By lewolfe50

These tender, slow-cooked ribs with a tangy sauce are a cinch to make. They’re great for picnics and parties.
—Erin Glass
White Hall, Maryland

Ingredients

• 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
• 3/4 cup plum preserves or preserves of your choice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown ribs in oil in batches. Place onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add ribs. Cover and cook on low for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until meat is tender.

In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until heated through.

Remove ribs from slow cooker. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return ribs to slow cooker; pour sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on high for 25-30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Yield: 8 servings.