The smell of short ribs in barbeque sauce woke me up
By cynthiann
@cynthiann (18602)
Jamaica
April 17, 2009 1:53pm CST
Last noght I seasones a large packet of short ribs and then quickly browned them before putting them in my largest slow cooker. I threw in onions and a store bought barbeque sauce and turned it on low before going to bed. The smell woke me up and it was a wonderful smell.
I wanted dinner done as my DIL leaves tomorrow and she has a busy day with her twins and saying goodbye to her relatives etc.
The ribs were falling off the bone and I tasted a little piece - so good that I ate a whole one right there at the stove.
Do you use a slow cooker much and when last did you have short ribs in a barbeque sauce?
I wanted dinner done as my DIL leaves tomorrow and she has a busy day with her twins and saying goodbye to her relatives etc.
The ribs were falling off the bone and I tasted a little piece - so good that I ate a whole one right there at the stove.
Do you use a slow cooker much and when last did you have short ribs in a barbeque sauce?7 people like this
19 responses
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
17 Apr 09
I don't use one ever and I have never been much for ribs (I have a dislike of messiness on my fingers) but it sounds delicious!
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
17 Apr 09
I've used a crock pot for over thirty years. I love it. The crock pot that is - and the rib that I tasted was delicious. Thanks for responding
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@lilybug (21107)
• United States
18 Apr 09
I have a slow cooker, but I really do not use it all that often. I just never think to use it. I have not been cooking things that would go too well in the crock pot much lately either though.
Your short ribs sound really good. I have been looking at ribs the last few times I have been at the store, but I have not gotten any just yet. I might have to know because you are making me want some.
Sorry your daughter in law has to leave again already. It must be hard on her having to be away all the time like that. I hope the children don't take her leaving too hard.
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@lilybug (21107)
• United States
18 Apr 09
I bet you are going to miss them, but it is a very good opportunity for them.
I did go out and buy some rib tips this morning when I went to the store. I have had them in the crock pot for about 4 hours now with some BBQ sauce on them. I know I am going to enjoy dinner tonight. Thanks for the idea.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
18 Apr 09
You must try it with the short ribs. Delicious. Re DIL - the twins are with her mothe today which is the norm as I work and she will be leaving this afternoon. They kept saying that she would beback for Ester and she came. Now she told them that she has to go back to work but will be home in simmer (2 months) so they are understanding more now. I don't expect that they will miss her as
much as last time when she seemed ot have 'disappeared'. anyway, she will take them back with her when she returns to dubai in th summer. My son wil go for a few weeks to settle them in but will not stay. If you are not employed then a male cannot stay for more than 2 weeks.
The reason being, apart from the fact that they should be with their Mommy is that her employers will pay full fees for the twins at the same Intenational school where my DIL works. That is US$50,0000 per year. This will give them a good start in education.
I know that they should be with their mother but guess who will be crying?
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
20 Apr 09
I don't do ribs in barbeque sauce though I know they are good, we usually eat ribs chinese style with garlic barbeque sauce. I love my slow cooker I use it all the time.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
17 Apr 09
that souds good, lady. i love anything with barbecue sauce on it. i don't use my slow cooker much since i have been where i am home all the time. i use to use it more when i was working & the boys were still home. it was nice then to come home from work & have something fixed for supper.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
17 Apr 09
u are making me hungry, lol. i bet u are a real good cook.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
17 Apr 09
Oh yes, it helped me too when I had the children home. I still use it a lot. I have two- a small one and a very large one so I just choose the more appropriate one when cooking. I especially like cooking roast pork in it. I then add the potatoes and carrots and onions and apples. I brown the pork first though
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
18 Apr 09
oh yes that is so good
i cant remember when was the last time i had them like that cooked in slow cooker all night, but your discussion has reminded me that it was one of my late hubby's favorite ways to have them cooked. So sad you dil has to work so far away or whatever causes her to have to leave you all.
i cant remember when was the last time i had them like that cooked in slow cooker all night, but your discussion has reminded me that it was one of my late hubby's favorite ways to have them cooked. So sad you dil has to work so far away or whatever causes her to have to leave you all. @bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
18 Apr 09
thats wonderful in a way. maybe you can move in together when its time for the kids to go? we will be so sad for you if you are away from them.
we will be so sad for you if you are away from them.1 person likes this
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
18 Apr 09
she works in dubai so that she could finish her Master's degree and earn US dollars. she will finish next monh so when she comes in tyhe summer she will take them back with her and they will go to Kindergarted, She will not have to pay - she doesn't pay for her apartment or utilities. It all comes in her pay package.It is a matter of money with the economy so bad everywhere. The twins have been with me for over a year - I cn't bear to think that they will leave but I know that it is better for kids to be with their Mommy. she misses them so much and talks to them several times a day - she doesn't have to pay for phone calls either!
@greeneyedlady (1439)
• Netherlands
21 Apr 09
I hardly ever use a slow cooker and I don't know why as I love food cooked in one and of course it is very easy to cook food that way.
To tell you the truth I can't remember the last time I had short ribs but I can tell you that I absolutely adore them...good idea, I'm going to remember it and make some soon! 
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
21 Apr 09
I do not know what I would do without my slow cooker. It is so easy to use and I use it frequently. Thanks for responding
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
17 Apr 09
That sounds good and I hope that you can get them on sale too!Thanks for responding
@moondancer (7433)
• United States
18 Apr 09
I use to use one a lot when I was working. Now I use the oven for many things. It was last summer I believe when I had ribs in bb sauce for the grill but I've had them several times cooked in the oven since then.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
18 Apr 09
Aren't ribs just wonderful? To me they re a big treat as I do not have them often. Blessings
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
17 Apr 09
I have not had short ribs in barbeque sauce. I have made chili in my slow cooker and also made chicken soup in it. I made stew in it as well, but my husband likes his stew done in the fry pan. He says that his sister could cut up the meat very fine and have it ready in an hour, but for me i have to have the meat falling apart so I would have to have it simmering for three hours or if I had to go someplace, would put it in the slow cooker.
The trouble is then there were not that many slow cooker recipes and I have gotten a cookbook but it is for those with a lot of money and lots of ingredients to chose from.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
17 Apr 09
I have not had chilli in years.That would be a good thing for me to try next. I love my slow cooker and also use it for soups etc. I don't like stew ne in a frying pan - I am like you - like it falling apart with tenderness. Go online as ther are lots of cheaper slow cooker recipes now. If I remember the name then I will pm you with it.
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
19 Apr 09
I guess that putting them on a gril would crisp them up. sounds great
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
19 Apr 09
Yes, it was a rare treat for me as I cannot remember the last time that I had ribs and they tasted so good.
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
18 Apr 09
They were wonderful - if you were here then I woulf have shared:)
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
18 Apr 09
I haven't made ribs in a while....but I do use my slow cooker alot....last thing I made in it was a turkey tenderloin seasoned with lemon and garlic! It was to die for! My son was over and I think he ate most of what I had planned on for future meals.....he just couldn't quit eating! I love BBQed ribs.....now you make me hungry!
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
18 Apr 09
come on over - I wil save some for you. Love the idea of turkey tenderloin with lemon and garlic
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
18 Apr 09
I certainly did. They were so tender and tasty. Thanks for responding
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
19 Apr 09
Hi cyn,
wow..I can just imagine how good it is..
I don't cook much and my hubby loves to do that. I love also his barbeque and it makes me eat a lot with rice!
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
17 Apr 09
That must have tasted good! I don't cook yet as I only know how to cook a few things, don't have a slowcooker of my own either so that's another reason I don't... lol although maybe not a good one. I haven't had ribs in awhile, they aren't my favorite.
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@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
17 Apr 09
I use my crock pot (slow cooker) about 2-4 times a month! I love it! At this actual moment, I am cooking ham and bean soup with a ham bone simmering in it! I love doing ribs in it too. My favorite thing lately is Pork loin (my personal favorite cut of pork). I got a fabulous deal on one recently that I divided and froze. I brown it on the stove top in a little margarine with a sprinkle of a package of dry onion soup mix, and tranfer it to the crock pot, where I add the rest of the packet. I add some chicken bouillon cubes or stock and a little water (if using cubes)and it turns out delicious! Sometimes I add a can of a cream soup (mushroom or chicken) which makes gravy. very tender. In the oven, I can sometimes overcook pork loin. The crock pot has been fool-proof thus far! yum!
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
17 Apr 09
Nice to see you back. You have been away far too long. What a joy!
I love pork loin too however I add a little dried or fresh ginger and garlic to the pork. Just stuff it in and the taste is amazing.Use it with the onion soup not the chicken and mushroom one.
I use mine to make soup too and had planned on putting in the ham bone this evening!
I have two crock pots - different sizes and I regularly use them both. Blessings
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@anniefannie (1737)
• United States
17 Apr 09
I bet that was a wonderful smell and I can't say I would have stopped at one.I use my slow cooker some but not as much as I used to.I had short ribs at a local restruant last week does that count?lolRibs is a favorite of mine. Happy eating.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
17 Apr 09
I am so going to enjoyu them tonight! Yes, I stopped at one. We were to have had themn at easter but the ham and chicken were plenty for us to eat. I haf forgptten how good they are. haven't had them for some years.
