Apple Bourbon Country Style Pork Ribs Slow Cooker
Infuse your dinner table with the rich, smoky-sweet flavors of Apple Bourbon Country-Style Pork Ribs made effortlessly in your slow cooker. These tender, fall-apart ribs are elevated with a flavorful blend of spices, seared for extra depth, and slow-cooked on a bed of sliced apples and onions. The star of the dish is a mouthwatering sauce made with apple cider, bourbon, barbecue sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, creating a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. This easy yet impressive recipe is perfect for cozy family meals or casual gatherings, and pairs beautifully with sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Prepare to delight your taste buds with this hearty slow cooker masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Country-style pork ribs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 cup Apple cider
- 0.25 cup Bourbon
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 medium, peeled and sliced Apple
- 1 medium, sliced Yellow onion
Instructions
Season the pork ribs on all sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the ribs for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. This step is optional but adds depth of flavor.
Place the sliced apple and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker to act as a flavorful bed for the ribs.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider, bourbon, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
Place the seared ribs on top of the apple and onion in the slow cooker. Pour the bourbon-apple cider mixture over the ribs, making sure they're evenly coated.
Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, or until the ribs are tender and easily pull apart with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the ribs from the slow cooker and tent them with foil to keep warm. Strain the cooking liquid to remove the apple and onion slices if desired.
Optional: Transfer the strained cooking liquid to a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it thickens into a glaze-like consistency, about 8-10 minutes.
Brush the glaze over the ribs before serving, or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
Serve hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or coleslaw.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.7 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4122 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.4 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 830 mg | 18% | |
*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.
