Not-Barbecued Short Ribs
Not-Barbecued Short Ribs braise low and slow in a sweet-savory pineapple and brown sugar sauce accented with Worcestershire, garlic, and warm herbs. The meat turns fall-apart tender with a subtle Polynesian flair that shines over fluffy rice. It’s a crowd-friendly slow cooker dish perfect for potlucks or cozy weekend dinners.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Not-Barbecued Short Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Spread the onion over the bottom of the slow cooker crock. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper; set them on top of the onion.
- 2
Combine the water, pineapple chunks with juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, garlic, sage, thyme, and mustard in a bowl; pour the mixture over the ribs.
- 3
Cook on High for 4 hours (or on Low for 6 to 8 hours).
- Calories 933.09 kcal High 47%
- Protein 43.23 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 38.75 g 14%
- Total Fat 68.71 g High 88%
- Saturated Fat 30.78 g High 154%
- Trans Fat 2.37 g High --
- Cholesterol 119.21 mg High 40%
- Sodium 308.0 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.24 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 35.0 g --
- Added Sugars 3.83 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 34.53 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 6.37 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 724.8 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 9.82 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.28 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Not Barbecued Short Ribs is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Short Ribs, Brown Sugar, Dried Sage, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 933.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Not-Barbecued Short Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Short Ribs, Brown Sugar, Dried Sage, Dried Thyme, Dry Mustard. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Not-Barbecued Short Ribs?
- About 4 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 933.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Not-Barbecued Short Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Not-Barbecued Short Ribs healthy?
- Not-Barbecued Short Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 933.09 calories and 43.23 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 308.0 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 30.78 g (154% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.83 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Mustard, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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