Slow Cooker Jerked Short Ribs

Name: Slow Cooker Jerked Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 10 bone-in beef short ribs (about 5 pounds); 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1 jar (10 ounces) apricot preserves; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 garlic cloves, minced

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Sweet and spicy jerk seasonings give these saucy ribs an unforgettable taste! They're great in the summer because they don't heat up the kitchen. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 bone-in beef short ribs (about 5 pounds)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1/2 cup beef broth
1 jar (10 ounces) apricot preserves
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

Combine first 10 ingredients, reserving 2 tablespoons. Rub remaining seasoning mixture over ribs. Place onion and broth in a 6-qt. slow cooker; cover with ribs. Cook, covered, on low until ribs are tender, 6-8 hours.
Meanwhile, combine preserves, vinegar, garlic and reserved seasoning mixture. Serve with ribs.

Nutrition Facts

1 short rib with 3 tablespoons sauce: 265 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.

Sweet and spicy jerk seasonings give these saucy ribs an unforgettable taste! They're great in the summer because they don't heat up the kitchen. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

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