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Apple Butter BBQ Ribs

Savory Apple Butter BBQ Ribs for Irresistible Comfort Food

This Apple Butter BBQ Ribs recipe offers a sweet and tangy twist on traditional ribs, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 2 pounds Pork Baby Back Ribs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
For the Rub
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar makes a healthy swap
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder reduce amount if using fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder can substitute with fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme oregano can be substituted
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce (like Sweet Baby Ray’s) homemade version can be used
  • 1/2 cup Apple Butter peach preserves can be used as alternative

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Grill
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Apple Butter BBQ Ribs
  1. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Mix until well blended.
  2. Preheat your oven to 300°F if using; remove the silverskin from the ribs and coat them with the rub. Wrap tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Decide your cooking method: grilling (preheat to 300°F), oven roasting, or slow cooking (cut ribs to fit).
  4. For grilling, place ribs on the cool side of the grill, close the lid and cook for about 3 hours.
  5. For oven roasting, place ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil, roast for about 3 hours, glaze in the final minutes.
  6. For slow cooking, place cut ribs in the cooker, cover on HIGH for 3-5 hours, then glaze and heat for 30 minutes.
  7. Let ribs rest for 10-15 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Slice ribs, serve on a warm platter, drizzle with BBQ sauce, and enjoy with classic sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to remove the silverskin for tender ribs and refrigerate overnight for better flavor infusion.

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