Barbecued Beef Ribs

• 1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
• 3/4 cup plum preserves or preserves of choice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1. Place onion and water in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown ribs in batches. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.
2. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through.
3. Remove ribs from slow cooker; discard cooking juices. Return ribs to slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on high 25-30 minutes or until ribs are nicely coated.

sweet onion, water, canola oil, short ribs, chili sauce, preserves, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, mustard, ground cloves

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/barbecued-beef-ribs/ (may not work)