Barbecued Ribs (Short Ribs)

• 3 lbs. beef simmering short ribs, sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup fancy molasses
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 3/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp. cider vinegar

Cut ribs into 2-rib sections, trimming off fat; place in Dutch oven. Sprinkle with onions and garlic. Whisk together water, ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over ribs. Cover and cook in 350oF oven for 3 1/2 hours or until meat is fork-tender.

Skim off fat. Whisk water with flour whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot liquid from pot. Whisk back into pot. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Stir in vinegar. Makes 6 servings.

per serving: about 331 cal. 12g total fat. (5g sat fat)