Pork Ribs with Apple Barbecue Sauce
Savor the irresistible combination of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors with these tender Pork Ribs with Apple Barbecue Sauce. This recipe takes classic barbecue ribs to new heights, featuring a flavorful dry rub infused with paprika, garlic, and onion powders, paired with a homemade apple barbecue sauce crafted from apple cider vinegar, apple juice, and a touch of honey and cinnamon for a unique twist. Slow-baked to perfection and finished on the grill for a caramelized, smoky char, these ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and bursting with flavor. Perfect for backyard barbecues or comforting family dinners, serve these succulent ribs with a side of the luscious apple barbecue sauce for dipping. Whether you're a grill master or a beginner, this easy yet impressive recipe is a show-stopper for meat lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork ribs
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Apple juice
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1 quarter cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Rinse the pork ribs under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Remove the membrane on the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under one corner and peeling it off with a paper towel for better grip.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs. Drizzle olive oil over the ribs and rub it in to help the spices adhere.
Place the ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil, meat side up. Wrap them tightly in the foil and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until they’re tender and the meat pulls away from the bone easily.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the apple barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, apple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and ground cinnamon.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 20 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
Once the ribs are done baking, remove them from the oven and carefully unfold the foil. Preheat your grill (or oven broiler) to medium-high heat.
Brush the ribs generously with the apple barbecue sauce on both sides.
Place the ribs on the grill (or under the oven broiler) and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping once and brushing with extra sauce as desired, until lightly caramelized and charred.
Remove the ribs from the grill, let them rest for 5 minutes, then slice into individual ribs.
Serve warm with additional apple barbecue sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 85.1 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 1568 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 61.6 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1124 mg | 24% | |
*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.
