Apple-Bourbon Country-Style Pork Ribs
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 lb country-style lean pork ribs1/4 cup no sugar added apple juice1/4 cup bourbon2 tsp Splenda brown sugar blend2 tbsp bottled barbecue sauce2 tsp cider vinegar1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed1 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and quarteredSalt & Pepper, to taste
1. Season ribs with salt and pepper; place in a 6-quart slow cooker. In a medium bowl whisk together juice, bourbon, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, vinegar, and the 1/2 the thyme. Pour bourbon mixture over ribs in the cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 3 hours or on high-heat setting for 1-1/2 hours.
3. Add apples to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours more or on high-heat setting for 1-1/2 to 2 hours more or until apples and ribs are tender.
4. To serve, transfer ribs to a serving platter. Strain cooking liquid and serve with ribs.
Serving Size: Makes 8 servings
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 3 hours or on high-heat setting for 1-1/2 hours.
3. Add apples to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours more or on high-heat setting for 1-1/2 to 2 hours more or until apples and ribs are tender.
4. To serve, transfer ribs to a serving platter. Strain cooking liquid and serve with ribs.
Serving Size: Makes 8 servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 263.3
- Total Fat: 9.5 g
- Cholesterol: 72.6 mg
- Sodium: 179.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 12.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 22.2 g
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