Recipe: Short Ribs Delight (stove top or crock pot)

SHORT RIBS DELIGHT

3 pounds short ribs
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Vegetable oil
1/4 cup ketchup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons wine
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Season meat with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large saucepot or Dutch oven. Brown short ribs; drain excess oil.

Combine remaining ingredients and pour over short ribs.

Cover, bring to boil, then simmer until tender (1 to 1 1/2 hours), stirring occasionally.

TO COOK IN A SLOW COOKER:
After browning ribs, place in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over ribs. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Honolulu Star, June 14, 2007