PLUM BARBECUE SHORT RIBS   Author:  23075  Category:(Household) Created:(7/30/2004 3:47:00 PM) This post has been Viewed (310 times) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 pounds beef short ribs 1 large sweet onion (such as Bermuda, Maui or Spanish) cut in half and sliced 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce 3/4 cup plum preserves 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Heat oil in 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ribs inoil,in batches if necessary, 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Place ribs and onion in 5 to 6 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW heat setting 4 hours and 30 minutes to 5 hours and 30 minutes. About 30 minutes before ribs are done, cook remaining ingredients in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened. Drain excess liquid from cooker. Pour sauce over ribs. Increase heat setting to HIGH. Cover and cook 25 to 35 minutes or until hot. makes 6 servings. You can join Unsolved Mysteries and post your own mysteries or interesting stories for the world to read and respond to Click here Scroll all the way down to read replies. Many great holiday recipes Show all stories by   Author:  23075 ( Click here ) Spring is coming