Sassy & Savory Short Ribs

Ingredients:

3 lbs. beef short ribs with bone-in
1 Tbsp Susie Q Seasoning (or Garlic Salt with Parsley)
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp rosemary (or 1 sprig of fresh rosemary)
1 tsp of sea salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp of coconut oil (or grassfed butter)
1- 15 oz. can of tomato sauce
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
                                                                           6 whole dried dates
                                                                           8-10 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped

Directions:

Blend Susie Q/Garlic Salt seasoning, sage, rosemary, sea salt, paprika, black pepper, and roughly chopped garlic cloves. Rub this mixture into the short ribs, place in a ziploc bag and let the seasonings blend into the meat for at least 4 hours (I prefer to let it rest overnight).

Now you are ready to braise the ribs.  In a large skillet, melt the coconut oil on medium heat.  Add the short ribs to the skillet and sear the ribs on each side for 2 minutes.  When the ribs are slightly browned on each side, they are ready for the slow cooker.

Turn your slow cooker setting on low, add the tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar and dates, and then add the braised short ribs.  Cover and cook for 6-8 hours.  The meat should be tender and easily shred with a fork.