Sweet and Spicy Short Ribs Recipe

Name: Sweet and Spicy Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 pounds bone-in short ribs (about 2 inches thick); 3/4 cup apple butter; 1/4 cup yellow mustard; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 cup apple cider; 3 carrots, thinly sliced; 5 scallions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced; Cornbread, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 pounds bone-in short ribs (about 2 inches thick)
3/4 cup apple butter
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup apple cider
3 carrots, thinly sliced
5 scallions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
Cornbread, for serving

1
Combine the flour, brown sugar, chile powder, garlic, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
2
Sprinkle all over the short ribs and rub into the meat.
3
Arrange the ribs in a single layer in a 6-quart slow cooker.
4
Sprinkle any of the remaining flour mixture on top.
5
Whisk the apple butter, mustard, ketchup and cider in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
6
Microwave until very hot, then transfer to the slow cooker.
7
Cover and cook on high, 4 hours.
8
Using tongs, turn the ribs in the sauce to coat, then remove to a bowl.
9
Skim off the fat from the sauce (there will be quite a bit), then return the ribs to the sauce and add the carrots and scallions.
10
Cover and cook on high, 2 more hours.
11
Serve with cornbread.
12
Photograph by Christopher Testani

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chile powder, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Spicy Short Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet and Spicy Short Ribs

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