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Slow Cooker Boneless Apple Short Ribs

Slow cookers are made for autumn. Try out my recipe for slow cooker boneless apple short ribs – it’s easy and delicious!

Slow Cooker Boneless Apple Short Ribs - slow cookers, short ribs and apples are a great combination for fall! | Honey and Birch #slowcooker

Today is the first day of autumn!

I’m so happy I can’t even explain it to you without confusing you and not making sense.  I am truly not a summer person and while this was the summer of my dreams, I’m happy I can pull out my sweatshirts and sweaters and my slow cooker.

Huh?

Yeah, I had to throw that in there about my slow cooker.  I had every intention of taking it out over the summer but because it was so cool, I didn’t as much as I normally do.  Usually its way too warm to stand in the kitchen over the stove and in front of the oven but I can only recall this summer’s hot uncomfortable days on one hand.

I kept my slow cookers on the shelf the past few months and I have a new plan for the upcoming autumn/winter/spring seasons. I’m going to do lots of baking of sweets and goodies and use my slow cooker so I can stay out of the hot kitchen. Score for everyone!

And before I forget (like I could), today is also Mr. B’s birthday. Happy Birthday boo!

Slow Cooker Boneless Apple Short Ribs - slow cookers, short ribs and apples are a great combination for fall! | Honey and Birch #slowcooker

Slow Cooker Boneless Apple Short Ribs

Mr. B loves ribs and last week I sent him to the grocery store, list in hand.  For some reason I decided last week was a good one to try my hand at cooking short ribs.  I get these ideas in my head sometimes, and there’s no getting them out until I do something about it.

I don’t know if the store only had boneless short ribs, or if Mr. B. grabbed those because he knows I hate eating food off of a bone. Either way, he bought boneless short ribs and I had to do some research as to what to do with them.

I read these two recipes (one, two) and used them to guide me along my way.  Apples and autumn obviously go well together, and I thought I would give that a try here with the boneless short ribs.

Slow Cooker Boneless Apple Short Ribs - slow cookers, short ribs and apples are a great combination for fall! | Honey and Birch #slowcooker

Slow Cooker Boneless Apple Short Ribs

Boneless short ribs cooked in a slow cooker with delicious apples.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner | Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 444.9kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless short ribs
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped apples
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 4 scallions chopped into large pieces
  • kosher salt and pepper for seasoning

Instructions

  • Season all sides of the short ribs liberally with salt and pepper. Brown the outside of the short ribs in a pan and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the apples, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and scallions. Process until the mixture is well combined and thick. Pour evenly over the short ribs.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours or until the short ribs are fully cooked and tender. Serve with additional apple slices.

Notes

If you increase the amount of short ribs, increase the cooking time by 1-2 hours. Modified from Nom Nom Paleo and Gourmet Girl Cooks.

Nutrition

Calories: 444.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.4g | Protein: 45.7g | Fat: 23.3g | Saturated Fat: 9.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 133.8mg | Sodium: 915.4mg | Potassium: 993.6mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6.9g | Vitamin A: 153.6IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 41.2mg | Iron: 5.5mg
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Linda Manns Linneman

Sunday 19th of October 2014

These look wonderful. We love apples with our pork and this sounds yummy. I will definitely try this for the family

Jessica Iskey

Sunday 19th of October 2014

This looks incredible! I can't wait to make it for my family and friends!!

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Friday 10th of October 2014

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Adriane

Sunday 5th of October 2014

I can't wait to try these!

fionpu

Sunday 5th of October 2014

i love short ribs....this is a great recipe...thanks :)