Apple Barbecued Ribs
Sink your teeth into these tender, flavor-packed Apple Barbecued Ribs, a perfect harmony of smoky, tangy, and subtly sweet flavors. Slow-baked to perfection, these pork ribs are infused with the natural sweetness of apple juice and a bold dry rub featuring paprika, garlic, and brown sugar. The star of the show is the homemade apple barbecue sauce, a luscious blend of tangy apple cider vinegar and rich barbecue flavors, caramelized to perfection on the grill or under the broiler. Whether served hot off the grill or adorned with fresh apple slices for a touch of elegance, these ribs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for backyard cookouts or game-day gatherings. Perfect for barbecue lovers, this recipe guarantees fall-off-the-bone results that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork ribs
- 2 cups Apple juice
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 apple Apple slices (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Rinse and pat dry the pork ribs with paper towels. Remove the silver skin membrane on the back of the ribs if it hasn’t already been removed.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar to create a dry rub.
Rub the dry spice mixture evenly onto both sides of the ribs, pressing it into the meat to help it adhere.
Place the ribs in a large roasting pan or on a rimmed baking sheet, meat-side up. Pour the apple juice into the pan around (but not directly on) the ribs to create steam as they cook.
Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat is starting to pull away from the bones.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the apple barbecue sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup of the remaining apple juice. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 3 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully discard the foil (be cautious of hot steam). Brush a generous layer of the apple barbecue sauce all over the ribs.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or set your oven broiler to high.
If grilling, place the sauced ribs directly on the grill grates for about 5-7 minutes per side, brushing on additional barbecue sauce as needed, until the sauce is caramelized and slightly charred. If broiling, place the ribs on a baking sheet under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Remove the ribs from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice between the bones for individual servings.
Garnish with thin apple slices, if desired, and serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 109.8 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.1 g | 205% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 403 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 1930 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.0 g | ||
| Protein | 82.9 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1598 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
