Slow Cooker Spiced Ribs

Step 1

In slow cooker,layer carrots,parsnips,onion,apricots,prunes and garlic. Arrange the cinnamon stick,cloves and allspice on clean cheesecloth square. Tie the ends together with clean kitchen string to form a bundle. Put the ribs and spice packet on top of the vegetables.

Step 2

Using measuring cup,stir together 1 cup of the chicken broth,the orange juice,balsamic vinegar,salt and pepper. Blend the mixture well. Pour evenly over ribs. Cover slow cooker. Cook on low heat for 10-11 hours until vegetables and ribs are tender.

Step 3

Transfer slow cooker spiced ribs to large platter. Reserve vegetable mixture in slow cooker. Cover with aluminum foil and keep warm. Remove and discard spice packet.

Step 4

In measuring cup,stir together remaining chicken broth and the flour. Blend well until smooth. Stir into vegetable mixture in slow cooker. Cover slow cooker. Cook on high for 5-10 minutes until liquid is thickened. Spoon vegetable mixture onto platter with ready slow cooker spiced ribs.