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Short Ribs of Beef

They’re short, beefy, and full of flavor. Beef short ribs braised in rich red wine are a common restaurant staple, especially during cold weather. The meat turns out ultrasoft, rich, and stewy. Here short ribs are instead treated to the basic cheater slow cooker method without much added liquid. They turn out very tender, but still adhere to the bone. You can serve them on the bone or easily take the bones out for a pile of rich strands of meat. Use your dry rub choice to take the short ribs in different directions.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

5 pounds beef short ribs
3 tablespoons cheater dry rub (you pick, pages 45 to 47)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup bottled smoke

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    PLACE the ribs in a large slow cooker (at least 5 quarts).

    Step 2

    SPRINKLE with the dry rub and add the garlic and bottled smoke.

    Step 3

    COVER and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours.

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