Apple Butter Country Ribs Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Butter Country Ribs

• Country Style Pork Ribs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup apple butter
• Water (enough to cover ribs)
• White Vinegar
• Lemon Juice
• Prepared Horseradish
• Prepared Mustard
• Sugar
• Garlic Powder
• Celery Seed
• Red Pepper
• Ground Cumin

How to Make Apple Butter Country Ribs

1. Place ribs in a large Dutch oven.
2. Add enough water to completely cover the ribs.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until ribs are tender.
5. Remove ribs from Dutch oven and drain well.
6. Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
7. Sprinkle ribs generously with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
8. Set ribs aside.
9. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup apple butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
10. Stir well to combine.
11. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.
12. Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
13. Preheat grill to low heat (approximately 250°F).
14. Generously coat the ribs with the apple butter sauce.
15. Place ribs on the grill over indirect heat.
16. Grill for 45 minutes, turning every 10 minutes and basting frequently with remaining sauce.
17. Grill until ribs are tender and the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
18. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.