Description
Mouthwatering slow cooker beef ribs promise a tender, flavor-packed journey through hearty home cooking. Succulent meat falls effortlessly off the bone, inviting you to savor each delicious bite of comfort and culinary passion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 lbs (1.8 kg) beef short ribs
Cooking Liquid and Flavoring Agents:
- 2 cups (473 ml) beef stock
- 1 cup (240 ml) tomato paste
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) honey
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 34 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) coconut oil
Instructions
- Generously coat each rib with a blend of salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring complete coverage on all surfaces.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling environment for achieving a rich, caramelized exterior on the ribs.
- Carefully brown the seasoned ribs for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, developing a deep golden crust that locks in robust flavors.
- Gently transfer the seared ribs into the slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer to promote even cooking.
- Pour beef stock around the ribs, creating a moisture-rich cooking environment.
- Whisk together tomato paste, honey, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and ground ginger in a separate bowl to create a complex, tangy-sweet marinade.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce evenly over the ribs, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat, allowing the ribs to tenderize and develop intense flavors over 6-7 hours.
- Verify doneness by checking that the meat is exceptionally tender and effortlessly separates from the bone.
- Remove ribs from the slow cooker and let rest briefly before plating.
- Garnish with the remaining cooking sauce and serve alongside complementary side dishes for a complete, mouthwatering meal.
Notes
- Ensure even browning by patting ribs dry with paper towels before searing to remove excess moisture.
- Cut larger rib racks into smaller sections for more consistent cooking and easier handling in the slow cooker.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari sauce instead of Worcestershire sauce and check that all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Enhance flavor by marinating ribs overnight in the sauce mixture before cooking to deepen the taste profile and tenderize the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg