Slow Cooker Fruited Short Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone tender short ribs infused with orange and cherry flavors right in your slow cooker!
Servings: 4 -8
Calories: 2789kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lbs approx meaty beef short ribs (about 8)
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp grated orange zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Brown short ribs on all sides in olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Place browned ribs in slow cooker.
- Drain off fat from skillet and deglaze the pan with the orange juice. Pour over ribs in slow cooker.
- Add the cherries and orange zest to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours, HIGH 4-6 hours. Times are approximate since each slow cooker cooks differently.
- Remove ribs from slow cooker to serving plate.
- Pour juice from slow cooker into a small saucepan; skim off the fat. NOTE--I usually put this in a small bowl and place it in the freezer for about an hour so the fat congeals and can be removed easily. I keep the ribs warm while I do this by placing them back in the slow cooker and setting to warm.
- Mix the cornstarch and water. Heat the pan juices until they bubble and stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook 1 minute. Pour over ribs on serving platter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 2789kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 259g | Fat: 150g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Cholesterol: 781mg | Sodium: 3204mg | Potassium: 5224mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 2648IU | Vitamin C: 132mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 30mg