Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1 cup ketchup
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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¾ cup brown sugar
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½ cup vinegar
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2 tablespoons prepared mustard
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1 tablespoon salt
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2 pounds beef back ribs
Directions
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Combine water, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and salt in a slow cooker; stir well to dissolve brown sugar and salt.
![an overhead shot of barbecue sauce in a slow cooker and short ribs on a baking sheet]()
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Place short ribs into the sauce and stir to coat. Cover and cook until ribs are tender, about 8 hours on Low or 4 hours on High.
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From the Editor
The magazine version of this recipe uses 4 pounds of beef short or back ribs, 1/4 cup of water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 1035 | Calories |
| 76g | Fat |
| 50g | Carbs |
| 39g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 1035 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 76g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat 32g | 159% |
| Cholesterol 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium 2965mg | 129% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 45g | |
| Protein 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin C 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium 74mg | 6% |
| Iron 6mg | 31% |
| Potassium 1270mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
