This sweet and savory dish starts with tender pork ribs, seasoned to perfection with a blend of spices and slow-cooked until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. Then comes the sweet and tangy caramel apple glaze - a winning combination of sticky caramel and crisp apple flavors that take these ribs to the next level. It's a match made in heaven that will leave you wanting more. Perfect for a meal with loved ones or a game day snack, these ribs are sure to be a hit with everyone who takes a bite!
Caramel Apple Ribs
Get ready to indulge in a finger-licking adventure with Caramel Apple Ribs!
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Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
3 hours 30 minutes
Servings
4-6
INGREDIENTS
- 2 racks pork ribs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
- Smoked paprika, to taste
- 1/2 cup Apple juice
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 apple, chopped (skin removed)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp apple cinnamon
- 4 tbsp butter
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
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Season the pork ribs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
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Place the pork ribs in the oven and cook for 2 hours, basting with apple juice every 30 minutes.
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In a saucepan, combine chopped apples, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, apple cinnamon, and butter over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples are tender and the mixture has thickened.
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After 2 hours of cooking, brush the BBQ sauce over the pork ribs and continue cooking for another 30 minutes.
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Brush the apple topping over the pork ribs and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until the ribs are tender and the topping is caramelized.
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Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving hot.
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Enjoy your delicious Caramel Apple Ribs!
Notes
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice rub.
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