Slow Cooker Sweet Spicy Bbq Short Ribs Food

STICKY SPICY SLOW-COOKED RIBS

Steps:

• Cut the racks into 2-rib pieces, season with salt and pepper and put into a slow cooker.
• In a bowl, mix together the preserves, ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, garlic, chipotles, ginger and hot sauce. Pour the mixture over the ribs and cover. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
• When the ribs are cooked, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Skim the fat from the juices and transfer the juices to a pan. Place the pan on medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
• Mix the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the juices in the pan and cook until the desired thickness.
• Brush the ribs with the sauce and bake, brushing with more sauce every 10 to 15 minutes, until the ribs are glazed and sticky, about 45 minutes. Serve with extra sauce.

SWEET AND SPICY SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Combine the flour, brown sugar, chile powder, garlic, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle all over the short ribs and rub into the meat. Arrange the ribs in a single layer in a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle any of the remaining flour mixture on top.
• Whisk the apple butter, mustard, ketchup and cider in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until very hot, then transfer to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high, 4 hours.
• Using tongs, turn the ribs in the sauce to coat, then remove to a bowl. Skim off the fat from the sauce (there will be quite a bit), then return the ribs to the sauce and add the carrots and scallions. Cover and cook on high, 2 more hours. Serve with cornbread.

SPICY SOY GLAZED SHORT RIBS (SLOW COOKER)

Steps:

• Trim excess fat off ribs.
• In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ribs on all sides in batches. Transfer browned ribs to an oval slow cooker (for a better fit, but round may be used).
• Deglaze the skillet with 1/2 cup water and pour the resulting liquid over the ribs.
• In a medium bowl combine half of the scallions and all remaining ingredients except the sesame seeds. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, pour over the ribs.
• Cook on the low setting 6 hours or until the meat is tender (some will fall from the bone).
• Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl to cool and set aside.
• Serve the ribs with some of the sauce, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and remaining scallions.

SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND TANGY SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ribs, in batches if necessary; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
• Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion in cooker. Top with ribs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.
• In 2-quart saucepan, cook remaining ingredients over low heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened.
• Drain excess liquid from cooker. Pour sauce over ribs. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 1 hour longer or until meat begins to separate from bones.

SLOW-COOKED SWEET AND SAVORY RIBS

Steps:

• Place onion rings into a 5-quart slow-cooker.
• Place ribs on top of onions.
• In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over ribs.
• Cover; cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or until the meat is tender.

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE BEEF SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Cook ribs in two batches, on all sides 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer ribs to slow cooker; discard fat and drippings.
• In small bowl, mix beef broth, 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and the mustard. Pour over ribs in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender.
• With slotted spoon or tongs, carefully remove ribs to serving platter. In small microwavable bowl, heat remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce covered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until heated through. Brush ribs with heated barbecue sauce; garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with mashed potatoes.

SLOW COOKER BBQ SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Place ribs and onions in slow cooker.
• Mix barbecue sauce, honey, flour and mustard; pour over ingredients in slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH for 5 hours) or until ribs are tender.
• Remove ribs from slow cooker; cover to keep warm.
• Skim excess fat from sauce; return ribs to sauce.
• Stir gently until evenly coated.