Slow Cooker Jerked Short Ribs

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours

Updated on Mar. 07, 2023

Sweet and spicy jerk seasonings give these saucy ribs an unforgettable taste! They're great in the summer because they don't heat up the kitchen. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Test Kitchen Approved

Slow Cooker Jerked Short Ribs

Yield: 10 servings
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 6 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 10 bone-in beef short ribs (about 5 pounds)
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 jar (10 ounces) apricot preserves
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

  1. Combine first 10 ingredients, reserving 2 tablespoons. Rub remaining seasoning mixture over ribs. Place onion and broth in a 6-qt. slow cooker; cover with ribs. Cook, covered, on low until ribs are tender, 6-8 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, combine preserves, vinegar, garlic and reserved seasoning mixture. Serve with ribs.
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