Description
Apple Butter BBQ Ribs are a mouthwatering delight that combines sweet apple butter with savory spices to create tender, juicy ribs that are perfect for any occasion. This unforgettable dish will elevate your gatherings, leaving friends and family craving more. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these ribs are sure to impress at summer cookouts or cozy fall dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby back pork ribs
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Rinse and pat dry the ribs, removing excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix together apple butter, BBQ sauce, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Rub half of the mixture over both sides of the ribs and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet and cover tightly with another piece of foil.
- Bake for 2.5 hours until tender.
- Brush the remaining sauce over the ribs and grill or broil for about 5 minutes per side for caramelization.
- Let rest before slicing into portions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor complexity, consider using peach or apricot preserves instead of apple butter. Marinating overnight enhances taste even further.