Baked Spareribs With Sauerkraut And Apples Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender spareribs simmered in a tangy sauerkraut and sweet apple braise! This hearty, family-friendly recipe is a cozy classic, perfect for a chilly evening. Easy to make, yet bursting with flavor, it's sure to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 128 mins
Calories 1158.5 kcal
Protein 162g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
Baked Spareribs With Sauerkraut And Apples 78

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Spareribs With Sauerkraut And Apples

  • 1 (3 1/2 - 4 lb) rack spareribs
  • salt, generously
  • freshly ground black pepper, generously
  • 1 (20 ounce) bag sauerkraut, drained
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 medium tart apples, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
  • fresh thyme (for garnish, optional)

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How to Make Baked Spareribs With Sauerkraut And Apples

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Cut the rack of spareribs into individual serving pieces.
  3. Place the ribs in a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  4. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C).
  7. Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully drain off excess fat from the pan.
  8. In the same pan, combine 1 (20 ounce) bag of sauerkraut (drained), 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 medium apples (cored and thinly sliced), 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced), and 1/2 cup water.
  9. Stir gently to combine and spread the sauerkraut mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan.
  10. Arrange the spareribs on top of the sauerkraut mixture.
  11. Bake uncovered for 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices for extra flavor and moisture.
  12. Serve hot and enjoy! Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

92 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

151g

Carbs

6g

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