Marmalade Short Ribs

2 small onions
12 beef short ribs
salt and pepper
1/2 c marmalade
3/4 C barbecue sauce( I used K.C. Masterpiece)
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 C Frank's red hot sauce
Place onions in the bottom of a 5 quart crockpot. season ribs with salt and pepper on both side. Place on top of the onions. In a small bowl, stir together all remaining ingredients. Pour over the ribs. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Remove the ribs from the crockpot.Strain and defat the cooking liquid, serve on the side.