Apple Butter Bbq Spareribs Recipes

APPLE BUTTER BBQ RIBS

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Ribs done low and slow either on the grill, oven or slow cooker! Ribs have a delicious rub and an extra-special bbq sauce.

Provided by Judith Hannemann

Categories Comfort Foods Pork Slow Cooker

Time 11h

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 slab (about 3-4 lbs pork baby back ribs)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbs garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup GOOD BBQ sauce (like Sweet Baby Ray's)
1/4 cup apple butter

Steps:

Mix rub ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Prepare ribs by removing membrane covering the bone (silverskin) as this prevents the ribs from curling as they cook.
Rub all sides of the ribs with prepared rub. Place ribs in a large plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
To prepare on the grill: You will cook the ribs on the UNLIT side of the grill, so place a drip pan under that grill rack. Light one side, close lid and preheat until internal grill temp is 300 degrees F. Place ribs on UNLIT side, close lid and cook for approximately 3 hours-or internal temp of ribs is 170 degrees F.
Brush with BBQ sauce and transfer to LIT side to crisp and brown the sauce.
Remove to a serving platter, cover with foil and let the ribs sit for 10-15 minutes. Cut into 2-rib portions.
To prepare in the oven: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place ribs on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast for approximately 3 hours.
Brush with BBQ sauce and pop under the broiler for about 2 minutes each side. Continue as for grill method.
To prepare in slow cooker: Cut ribs in 2-rib portions to fit inside the crock. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-5 hours (or until ribs are 170 degrees. Remove ribs and drain off any accumulated liquid in the crock. Wipe the crock dry with paper towels.
Place ribs back in crock and pour desired amount of BBQ sauce over ribs-I suggest no more than 1/2 cup as you want the flavor of the rub to come through and not be overshadowed by the strength of the BBQ sauce. Cover and cook on high about 30 minutes or until glazed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 person, Calories 208 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 672 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 45 g

APPLE BUTTER BARBECUE SAUCE

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I saw jars of apple butter BBQ sauce at an apple orchard a few weeks ago. I thought this was a splendid idea-especially for ribs. I've scoured the Internet, and this recipe looks like the best bet. It's originally from Smuckers, (featuring their apple butter). That said, I made a large batch of apple butter (Recipe #70016), so I'm using homemade. Again, use what you can get.

Provided by John J. OSullivan

Categories Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup smucker's cider apple butter (or your own)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Add everything together. Well, that's where their recipe ends. I think that's silly. So, let's continue.
Sauté the onion in a frying pan with a little bit of olive oil, medium heat. Cook till translucent.
Add the garlic, cook for about a minute.
Put everything into a sauce pot on medium heat, stir everything together.
Before a boil begins, drop the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 min., stirring frequently.
Take it off heat, let it cool for 30 minute (unless you're canning, of course).
Store it however you wish. It should keep in the fridge for 30 days, in a freezer for longer, or just can it.

BARBECUED SPARERIBS

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My husband is a meat cutter at a supermarket and likes to find new ways to smoke or barbecue meat. Several years ago, he discovered this recipe for BBQ spareribs covered in a rich barbecued sauce. It was an instant success with our family and friends. -Bette Brotzel, Billings, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1 medium onion, quartered
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, place ribs and onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover ribs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender; drain. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Arrange ribs on a rack in a broiler pan. Brush with sauce. Broil 5 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side, brushing frequently with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024 calories, Fat 64g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 255mg cholesterol, Sodium 2141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 62g protein.