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Apricot Habanero Short Ribs Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender short ribs get a sweet and spicy kick in this irresistible Apricot Habanero Glaze recipe! A surprisingly easy recipe (adapted from BH&G), featuring a vibrant apricot and habanero sauce that's both sweet and fiery. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 125 mins
Calories 996.1 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apricot Habanero Short Ribs

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How to Make Apricot Habanero Short Ribs

  1. Trim excess fat from short ribs.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine short ribs and enough water to completely submerge them.
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until short ribs are very tender.
  4. Remove short ribs from pot; reserve broth. Drain short ribs.
  5. In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  7. Add ketchup, apricot preserves, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, steak sauce, chili powder, and minced habanero peppers.
  8. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.
  9. In a small bowl, combine ground cumin and salt.
  10. Rub the cumin-salt mixture evenly over both sides of the short ribs.
  11. Preheat grill to medium-low heat for indirect grilling, or preheat broiler.
  12. If grilling, place short ribs on the grill rack over the drip pan. If broiling, place short ribs on a broiler pan 6 inches from the heat source.
  13. Cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with the apricot habanero glaze, until the ribs are heated through and slightly charred.
  14. Heat remaining sauce until bubbly.
  15. Serve short ribs immediately, drizzled with extra sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

60g

Fat

180g

Carbs

8g

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