Braised Shortribs

3 to 4 lbs of Boneless Shortribs *
1 Large round onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 Medium carrot stalks, peeled, cut into pieces
2 Celery stalks, cut into pieces (optional)

Mix and set aside:
3/4 cup of Mr. Yoshida's marinade sauce *
1/2 cup of Ketchup
1 tsp of Black pepper

Spray crock pot with Pam (a tip from my cube neighbor Christine!).
Line the bottom of the crock pot with cut veggies. Arrange the shortribs on top.
Pour the sauce mixture on top of the meat. Set the crock pot to "Low" and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
If possible, after 6 hours of cooking, skim fat and discard. Stir the content to mix the veggies, meat and sauce. Then cook for another 2 hours or until meat is tender to your liking. Skim and discard fat again, if necessary, before serving.


* from Costco