Apple Butter Ribs Crock Pot Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender ribs made easy in your crock pot! This recipe features a sweet and savory apple butter glaze that's irresistible. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend gathering, these ribs are guaranteed to impress. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 550 mins

Calories 625.7 kcal

Protein 142g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Butter Ribs Crock Pot

3 lbs country style boneless pork ribs
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 cup apple butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
Liquid Smoke
Garlic Cloves

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How to Make Apple Butter Ribs Crock Pot

Pat 3 lbs pork ribs dry with paper towels. Rub generously with 1 tbsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Place ribs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Top ribs with 1 large onion, thinly sliced.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup apple butter, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
Pour the apple butter mixture evenly over the onions and ribs.
Cover and cook on low for 9 hours, or until the ribs are incredibly tender and easily pull apart.
Remove ribs from crock pot and shred with two forks. Optional: return shredded ribs to crock pot for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

121g

Fat

34g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apple Butter Ribs Crock Pot?

Apple Butter Ribs Crock Pot takes about 570 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 550 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apple Butter Ribs Crock Pot?

Apple Butter Ribs Crock Pot has approximately 625.7 calories per serving, with about 142 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apple Butter Ribs Crock Pot?

The key ingredients for Apple Butter Ribs Crock Pot are Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs, Salt, Pepper, Onion, Apple Butter, Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.