Description
Braised short ribs in apple cider for a comforting dish that combines rich beefy flavors with a hint of orchard sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the short ribs dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the short ribs in batches until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- In a slow cooker, whisk together apple cider, onion, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, and thyme.
- Arrange the seared short ribs in the slow cooker, mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the ribs to a platter; reduce the cooking liquid if necessary to create a sauce.
- Serve the sauce over the short ribs immediately.
Notes
Searing the ribs is optional but improves flavor and color. For a thicker gravy, reduce the cooking liquid on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: short ribs, braised beef, apple cider, comfort food, slow cooker