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Slow Cooker Farm-Style BBQ Ribs


Published: Friday, January 9, 2026

4 lbs. bone-in beef short ribs

15 oz. can thick and zesty tomato sauce

1½ c. water

1 medium onion, chopped

6 oz. can tomato paste

1/3 c. packed brown sugar

3 Tbsp. cider vinegar

3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 Tbsp. chili powder

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. ground mustard

1½ tsp. salt

Place ribs in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over ribs; cook, covered, on Low 6-8 hours or until tender. —4 servings.

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