Slow Cooker Jerked Short Ribs

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Mar. 07, 2023
Sweet and spicy jerk seasonings give these saucy ribs an unforgettable taste! They're great in the summer because they don't heat up the kitchen. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
Slow Cooker Jerked Short Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 10 bone-in beef short ribs (about 5 pounds)
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 jar (10 ounces) apricot preserves
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

  1. Combine first 10 ingredients, reserving 2 tablespoons. Rub remaining seasoning mixture over ribs. Place onion and broth in a 6-qt. slow cooker; cover with ribs. Cook, covered, on low until ribs are tender, 6-8 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, combine preserves, vinegar, garlic and reserved seasoning mixture. Serve with ribs.

Nutrition Facts

1 short rib with 3 tablespoons sauce: 265 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.