Apple Butter Country Ribs Recipe

Name: Apple Butter Country Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 125 min
Total time: 145 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 4 pounds Country Style Pork Ribs; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 cup Apple Butter; enough Water to completely cover the ribs; 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar; Lemon Juice (0 quantity, not used in recipe); Prepared Horseradish (0 quantity, not used in recipe); 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 1/4 cup Brown Sugar; Garlic Powder (0 quantity, not used in recipe); Celery Seed (0 quantity, not used in recipe); Red Pepper (0 quantity, not used in recipe); Ground Cumin (0 quantity, not used in recipe); 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

Transform tough country-style ribs into fall-off-the-bone deliciousness with this irresistible Apple Butter Glaze! Perfect for grilling enthusiasts, this recipe uses readily available country-style ribs to create a sweet and savory masterpiece. The smoky grill flavor complements the rich apple butter sauce beautifully, resulting in tender, juicy ribs that are sure to impress. Get ready for an unforgettable flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 125 mins

Calories 696.2 kcal

Protein 118g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Butter Country Ribs

4 pounds Country Style Pork Ribs
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 cup Apple Butter
enough Water to completely cover the ribs
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
Lemon Juice (0 quantity, not used in recipe)
Prepared Horseradish (0 quantity, not used in recipe)
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
Garlic Powder (0 quantity, not used in recipe)
Celery Seed (0 quantity, not used in recipe)
Red Pepper (0 quantity, not used in recipe)
Ground Cumin (0 quantity, not used in recipe)
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

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How to Make Apple Butter Country Ribs

Place ribs in a large Dutch oven.
Add enough water to completely cover the ribs.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until ribs are tender.
Remove ribs from Dutch oven and drain well.
Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
Sprinkle ribs generously with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Set ribs aside.
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.
Stir well to combine.
Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Preheat grill to low heat (approximately 250°F).
Generously coat the ribs with the apple butter sauce.
Place ribs on the grill over indirect heat.
Grill for 45 minutes, turning every 10 minutes and basting frequently with remaining sauce.
Grill until ribs are tender and the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

36g

Carbs

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Main Dish Pork American Southern United States Easy Meat Pork Ribs Grilling 3 Steps Or Less Technique 4 Hours Or Less