Oktoberfest Ribs With Apple Sauerkraut Recipes

OKTOBERFEST RIBS WITH APPLE SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• In large nonstick skillet brown ribs in oil over heat.
• Place in 3 1/2-4-quart slow cooker with potatoes, onion, sauerkraut and apples. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over.
• Cook, covered, on Low 6-8 hours (or on for 3-4 hours).

BAKED SPARERIBS WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F degrees.
• Cut ribs into serving pieces.
• Place in 13x9-inch pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Reduce oven to 350°F degrees.
• Remove ribs; drain fat from pan.
• In same pan, combine sauerkraut, sugar, apples, onion, and water.
• Spread it all out evenly.
• Put ribs on top; bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hrs, stirring occasionally.

OKTOBERFEST RIBS WITH APPLE SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Evenly layer ingredients into a large stew pot or Dutch oven in this order: Sauerkraut, juniper berries, onion, apples, brown sugar and ribs.
• Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 2-3 hours, until ribs are very tender.
• Wine suggestion: Pour a chilled Gewurztraminer.