Really Great Beef Short Ribs

Rub the ribs with dry seasonings to coat well and leave in the fridge for at least a minimum of 8 hours, 24 hours is even better --- If you want to save time, you can just omit browning the ribs, and add in the onions and garlic right into the sauce, I prefer to brown first --- this is very good!

• Ready In: 11 hrs
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 12  short rib of beef, in 3 inch chunks
• 2  tablespoons paprika
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 1  tablespoon dry mustard
• 2  teaspoons salt

• BARBECUE SAUCE

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 3  onions, chopped
• 8  garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 tablespoons chopped)
• 2 -3  cups  favorite barbecue sauce
• 1  cup beer or 1  cup red wine
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar (can use more or less)
• 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar or 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1  tablespoon  chopped chipotle chile (optional)

Directions

1. In a small bowl combine paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, dry mustard and salt.
2. Rub into ribs all over to coat well (I would use plastic gloves for this).
3. Cover and marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
4. Heat oil in large Dutch oven or roasting pan.
5. Brown ribs well on all sides (this will probably take approximately 15-20 minutes).
6. Remove from pan; set aside in a bowl.
7. Discard all but a couple of tablespoons of fat from pot.
8. Add onions and garlic to pan.
9. Cook for 5 minutes or until translucent.
10. Add in 2-3 cups barbecue sauce, beer or wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, Dijon mustard and chipotles (if using) mix to combine and bring to a boil.
11. Place the browned ribs in sauce.
12. Cover ribs tightly with heavy-duty foil (make a couple of holes in the foil to allow steam to escape) if your roaster has a lid, then just cover with the lid.
13. Bake ribs in a 325°F oven for about 2-1/2- 3 hours or until very tender.