SLOW-COOKER PLUM BARBECUE SHORT RIBS

Slow-Cooker Plum Barbecue Short Ribs image

Beef short ribs come out of the slow cooker tender and flavorful. Plum preserves add a sweet twist to the barbecue sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 lb beef short ribs
1 large sweet onion (Bermuda, Maui or Spanish), cut in half, sliced
1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
3/4 cup plum preserves
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook ribs in oil (in batches if necessary) 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place onion and ribs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes.
In 2-quart saucepan, cook remaining ingredients over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened.
Drain excess liquid from slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 25 to 35 minutes longer or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1160 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 1 g