Apple Butter BBQ Ribs
Apple Butter BBQ Ribs are a flavorful fusion of sweet apple butter and smoky, tender pork ribs. This easy recipe guarantees juicy, fall-off-the-bone goodness, all enveloped in a delicious glaze that will have your guests reaching for seconds. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, you’ll create unforgettable moments around the table with these mouthwatering ribs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs baby back pork ribs
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Rinse and pat dry the pork ribs.
- Rub the ribs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix apple butter and BBQ sauce until well combined. Adjust seasoning if desired.
- Place seasoned ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil. Brush generously with the apple butter glaze.
- Cover with foil and bake for 2 hours. Remove foil, brush with more glaze, and bake uncovered for an additional hour until caramelized.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the ribs in apple butter overnight. Experiment with peach or apricot preserves for a fruity twist or add Dijon mustard to the glaze for extra depth. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.