HOW TO SLOW COOK RIBS RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut the racks of ribs in half and place them in the slow cooker.Add the onions, garlic, salt, and pepper, then place the lid on the cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, making sure not to lift the lid or otherwise disturb the ribs.Strain off all of the cooking liquid, making sure not to lose any of the garlic or onions. Next, make the sauce. Combine the preserves, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce in a medium bowl, and stir it until it’s all combined. Pour the sauce over the ribs, and use tongs to move the ribs around in the sauce as much as you can. Note that the ribs will be falling apart by this stage, so you won’t be able to be too rough with them. Place the lid on the slow cooker and keep the ribs on warm for 20 minutes, or until you need them. Serve ’em on a plate, if they can travel that far without falling to pieces. Succulent and delicious!

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Cook ribs in two batches, on all sides 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer ribs to slow cooker; discard fat and drippings.
• In small bowl, mix beef broth, 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and the mustard. Pour over ribs in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender.
• With slotted spoon or tongs, carefully remove ribs to serving platter. In small microwavable bowl, heat remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce covered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until heated through. Brush ribs with heated barbecue sauce; garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with mashed potatoes.