Slow Cooked Bourbon Braised Beef Back Ribs

Ingredients

Rub

• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, coarsely ground
• 2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon red pepper

Meal

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 lbs beef back ribs, bone-in
• 1 large onion, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 cups baby carrots
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1/8 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In small bowl or tray, mix rub ingredients thoroughly.

2. 2

   Rub onto beef back ribs.

3. 3

   In a large hot skillet, heat oil.

4. 4

   Brown ribs for several minutes on each side in batches.

5. 5

   Transfer ribs to slow cooker insert.

6. 6

   Add remaining meal ingredients into slow cooker insert and mix thoroughly.

7. 7

   Cover and cook for 4-6 hours.

8. 8

   Serve over rice.