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Raw beef short ribs layered in a slow cooker with sliced onions, minced garlic, barbecue sauce ingredients, and seasonings before cooking.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Short Ribs

Raw beef short ribs layered in a slow cooker with sliced onions, minced garlic, barbecue sauce ingredients, and seasonings before cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef short ribs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat ribs dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. Add onions and garlic to slow cooker.
  3. Whisk together BBQ sauce, broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar.
  4. Place ribs into slow cooker and pour sauce over top.
  5. Cook LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours.
  6. Remove ribs and spoon sauce over before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, season the short ribs with the dry rub up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate before cooking. This allows the seasonings time to absorb into the meat for richer flavor.