Ingredients

  • 13 cups Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 2- 1/2 pounds Beef Short Ribs (I Trimmed The Excess Fat Off Of The Ribs)
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 whole Onion, Chopped
  • 3/4 cups Red Wine
  • 1/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3/4 cups Apple Cider
  • 1/2 cups Brown Sugar
  • 13 cups Chili Sauce
  • 1/2 cups Ketchup
  • 3/4 cups Beef Broth
  • 1/4 cups Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 cups Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped

Method

  • Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a large sealable bag.
  • Shake to combine.
  • Add the short ribs and toss with the flour.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Shake off any excess flour and add the ribs to the pan.
  • Brown the ribs on all sides.
  • Once browned, transfer to a slow cooker that has been coated with cooking spray.
  • Add the chopped onions to the skillet and saute until they begin to soften.
  • Be sure to scrape up any of the brown bits at the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the remaining ingredients into the skillet with the onions and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust per your preference.
  • Pour the sauce over the ribs.
  • Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours.
  • If you dont have that much time you can cook them on high heat for 2 hours and then reduce to low for 4 hours.
  • Before you serve the ribs skim off the clear fat at the top of the crock pot using a large spoon.
  • You may get some of the sauce with it, but it is worth it.
  • Get as much of the fat as possible.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes or celery root puree!