Best 6 Oven Braised Apple Bbq Pork Ribs Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Oven-Braised Apple BBQ Pork Ribs recipe. This dish promises an explosion of flavors, with fall-off-the-bone tender ribs smothered in a homemade tangy apple barbecue sauce, a perfect balance of sweetness and smokiness. Prepare to be amazed by the tender and juicy meat that melts in your mouth, while the tangy sauce adds a burst of flavor in every bite. Our recipe provides detailed instructions for preparing the ribs, the homemade barbecue sauce, and a flavorful braising liquid that infuses the ribs with incredible depth of flavor. Additionally, discover mouthwatering variations such as the tangy Honey Garlic Pork Ribs, the savory Asian-Inspired Pork Ribs, and the spicy Chipotle BBQ Pork Ribs. Whether you prefer classic flavors or crave an adventurous twist, our selection of recipes caters to all taste preferences. Embark on a culinary adventure and satisfy your cravings for tender, succulent pork ribs, elevated by a variety of tantalizing sauces and cooking techniques.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BBQ OVEN ROAST PORK RIBS



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The St. Louis cut spare rib is a great meaty cut, but this recipe will work equally well with baby back ribs. If you want to offer a bit of variance to your guests, make the Sriracha-Hoisin rib glaze as well and serve up a sweeter rib (this one) and a spicier rib (the sriracha-hoisin) to please the crowd. Nutrition included calculations with the Bourbon BBQ sauce.

Provided by Diane

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h59m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pound rack St. Louis cut (preferably) Spare Ribs ( , rinsed and patted dry)
1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
fresh cracked Black Pepper to taste
1 cup Apple Juice
1 cup BBQ sauce (, plus extra for serving (use your own or Bourbon BBQ Sauce below))
1/2 cup Apple Juice
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1/4 cup Bourbon
1/4 cup Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (, (or soy sauce or fish sauce))
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Steps:

  • *This can be done ahead of time or while the ribs bake for the initial hour. Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan (apple juice, maple syrup, bourbon, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and salt). On medium-high heat, bring to a simmer then cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside until ready to sauce ribs.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If needed, remove the silver skin from the bone side of the ribs (some butchers will have this already removed for you.) See write up above recipe for photo instruction.
  • Cut the rib rack in half and place the ribs, meaty side up, in a 9x11 inch baking dish (or other appropriately sized dish). Pour the apple juice over the ribs and then season both sides with salt & pepper. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 2 hours. Remove from oven, remove foil, and brush both sides of the ribs with sauce.
  • Return to oven uncovered. Bake for another 30-45 minutes.
  • Remove ribs from oven. Brush the ribs a with a little more sauce, slice & serve (for a little extra crust follow next step before slicing).
  • Optional for a little extra crust - Heat oven to broil and place oven rack about 6 inches (15cm) down from the top. Brush ribs with glaze again and broil for 2 minutes or until slightly singed. Slice & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 1799 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OVEN BRAISED APPLE BBQ PORK RIBS



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I love ribs. I came up with this sweet and spicy Apple BBQ sauce. It is a great change from traditional BBQ sauce. No leftovers! We love it in my home. I am sure you will all as well! Enjoy!

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Pork

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 22

SAUCE
1 c tomato ketchup
1 c apple cider divided
2 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin optional
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper( add more for extra spicy sauce)
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp dark molasses
1/2 c brown sugar
2 Tbsp honey
1 c chopped onion ( i used a sweet onion)
1 c finely chopped apple
2 clove minced garlic
6 oz can tomato paste
RIBS
21/4 c apple cider
2 c apple bbq sauce
1-2 racks of baby back or spare ribs
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. Chop Apple and onion. Fry onion on medium high heat in oil. Cook until starting to caramelize. Add in chopped Apple and 1/4 cup Apple cider. Cook on medium stirring occasionally, until apples are softened, and cider cooks off. Add in the garlic. Cook for a minutes stirring. Remove from heat.
  • 2. Place apples and onions in a food processor with 1/4 cup Apple cider. ( if needed add a bit more cider if it doesn't blend. Blend until it is a sauce consistency. Add mixture to a sauce pan. Add 1/2 cup of cider And remaining ingredients except for tomato paste.
  • 3. Stir occasionally and cook over medium heat for about 3o minutes. Add paste. Stir well and cook additional 10 minutes. Remove from heat. ( store in fridge or use right away)
  • 4. Ribs Heat oven to 325 degree's Foil line a sheet pan. Turn rack of ribs over. Pull skin off the back. I insert a knife under the skin on one side separating it from meat. Grasp skin with paper towel and peel off.
  • 5. Place 2 cups of Apple cider in foil lined pan. Stir in 1/2 cup of sauce. Place ribs on top of cider bone side down. Sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper. Spread 1 cup of sauce on top. Cover tightly with foil. Place in oven and bake 2-3 hours, or until ribs are almost falling off the bone.
  • 6. Remove from oven. Heat oven to broil. Drain off liquid from pan. Baste top of ribs with sauce. Place back in oven on broil. Broil until sauce is a little sticky and lightly browned. About 5 minutes. Cut up and serve.

BABY BACK RIBS AND YOUNG COLLARDS BRAISED IN APPLE JUICE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 slabs (4 pounds) baby back ribs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 bunches young collard greens, washed and rib removed
1 onion, peeled and sliced, 1/4-inch thick
1 head garlic, cut through the equator
1/2 gallon apple juice
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 bunch thyme
Whipped Sweet Potatoes, recipe follows
4 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 orange, zested
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season pork ribs with plenty of salt and pepper. Heat a heavy-bottomed roasting pan over high heat and drizzle with oil. Sear ribs on both sides until golden brown for a few minutes per side. Pile both racks of ribs on 1 side of the roasting pan. On the other side, place collard greens, then onion and garlic on top. Pour in the apple juice and cider vinegar, add thyme, then cover with foil, place in the oven and braise for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • When done, remove foil, baste the meat with the pan juices, then cook uncovered for a further 20 minutes until the meat has a nice caramelization and the liquid reduces, forming a sticky glaze on the meat. Place the collard greens and braising liquid on a serving platter and top with the ribs. Serve ribs over collard greens with braising liquid and pureed sweet potatoes
  • Whipped Sweet Potatoes:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put them in a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes until they are very soft. Remove the pan from the oven.
  • In a small sauce pot, over low heat, heat the cream with the bay leaves, then keep warm until ready to puree potatoes. Discard the bay leaves before adding to potatoes.
  • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh into the bowl of a food processor. Season with salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, and brown sugar. Add cream and 1 tablespoon of butter and puree until super smooth.
  • Yield: 10 to 12 servings

OVEN-BRAISED COUNTRY-STYLE PORK RIBS



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These BBQ country-style pork ribs are slow cooked in the oven, which means you can make them in any kind of weather.

Provided by Danilo Alfaro

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds bone-in country style pork ribs (or 2½ pounds boneless)
1 medium onion
3/4 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 250 F. Combine garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne, onion powder, cumin, paprika, and chili in a bowl and stir until completely blended.
  • Place ribs on a large baking sheet. Dry well and sprinkle dry rub on them, turning ribs around to get them evenly coated. Rub mixture into meat.
  • Line a large baking dish with heavy-duty foil.
  • Peel and roughly chop onion and add chunks to foil-lined dish.
  • Arrange seasoned ribs on top of chopped onion in baking dish. Cover tightly with another piece of foil and transfer to oven. Let ribs cook for two hours without opening oven.
  • After two hours, remove dish and drain off any liquid that has collected in the dish. You'll want to keep this liquid, so pour it into a large heatproof bowl.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce over ribs and use a barbecue brush to spread sauce evenly on all sides of the ribs. Recover dish tightly with foil and return it to oven for another 2 hours.
  • Remove dish from oven and increase oven temperature to 350 F.
  • Remove foil covering and drain off any more liquid into same bowl as before. Brush remaining barbecue sauce onto ribs so that they're evenly coated.
  • Don't cover the dish this time. Transfer ribs to oven for 10 minutes, just enough time for sauce to caramelize slightly without drying out ribs.
  • Meanwhile, pour liquid you set aside through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to filter out particles of spice rub and any other little bits. Cover and refrigerate liquid overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 290 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 81 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 793 mg, Sugar 14 g, Fat 56 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WHO LOVES YA BABY-BACK?



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On Good Eats, Alton Brown's Who Loves Ya Baby-Back recipe for ribs starts with a flavorful dry rub of brown sugar, chili powder and other spices.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h35m

Yield 2 slabs ribs

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 whole slabs pork baby back ribs
8 tablespoons light brown sugar, tightly packed
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon jalapeno seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed thyme
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Place each slab of baby back ribs on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, shiny side down. Sprinkle each side generously with the dry rub. Pat the dry rub into the meat. Refrigerate the ribs for a minimum of 1 hour. In a microwavable container, combine all ingredients for the braising liquid. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
  • Place the ribs on a baking sheet. Open one end of the foil on each slab and pour half of the braising liquid into each foil packet. Tilt the baking sheet in order to equally distribute the braising liquid. Braise the ribs in the oven for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer the braising liquid into a medium saucepot. Bring the liquid to a simmer and reduce by half or until of a thick syrup consistency. Brush the glaze onto the ribs. Place under the broiler just until the glaze caramelizes lightly. Slice each slab into 2 rib bone portions. Place the remaining hot glaze into a bowl and toss the rib portions in the glaze.

OVEN BRAISED BARBECUE PORK RIBS



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This is a method I got from FoodNetwork's Alton Brown, and it's foolproof. I've tweaked the ingredients many times, in many ways, but it's always turned out great. This is my favorite variation, and the only way I make barbecued country ribs.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     Meat

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs country-style pork ribs
3/4 cup tomato ketchup
3/4 cup beer
1/2 cup real maple syrup (dark grade B is best.)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon louisiana style hot sauce, plus more to season
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 sheets heavy duty weight aluminum foil (18x36 inch)

Steps:

  • Fold each sheet of foil in half lengthwise.
  • You now have two double thick sheets measuring 18x18 inches.
  • Stack them on top of each other, folded sides on top, and triple fold the three cut edge sides together, crimping firmly, leaving the folded edge side open.
  • You now have a double thickness foil bag.
  • Put the foil bag on a large baking sheet with sides (in case of leaks) and fill with the ribs, being careful not to puncture the bag if the ribs are 'bone-in'.
  • Mix together the ketchup, beer, syrup, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, and hot sauce.
  • Pour into the bag with the ribs.
  • Triple fold and firmly crimp the top folded edges of the foil.
  • Put the bag, still on the baking sheet, into a 300 degree oven for 3 hours.
  • Remove from the oven, cut a corner of the foil bag, and drain the liquid contents into a sauce pan.
  • Crimp the cut edge and set the ribs aside, still sealed in the foil.
  • Bring the liquids to a boil and reduce to a glaze-like consistency (like b-b-que sauce).
  • While the sauce is reducing, preheat your oven broiler.
  • Place the ribs on a oil-sprayed broiler pan, being careful to keep as whole as possible, as they will be very tender.
  • Taste the sauce and add more hot sauce if you want more spiciness.
  • Brush the ribs generously with the sauce and broil close to the heat until the sauce starts to bubble and caramelize (about 1-2 mins.).
  • Turn the ribs, and repeat.
  • If you want a thicker coating, do this brush-and-broil process one more time per side.
  • (I usually do.) Serve with any extra sauce to pour over.
  • NOTE: If you don't have or can't find the dark maple syrup, dark corn syrup is a good substitute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2057.3, Fat 121.2, SaturatedFat 24.3, Cholesterol 757.8, Sodium 1033.1, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 23.8, Protein 199

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Look for ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Trim the ribs: Remove any excess fat or membranes from the ribs.
  • Season the ribs generously: Use a rub that includes salt, pepper, and your favorite spices.
  • Cook the ribs low and slow: Braising the ribs in the oven at a low temperature for several hours allows the collagen in the meat to break down, making them fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Use a flavorful braising liquid: The braising liquid adds flavor to the ribs, so use a combination of liquids that you enjoy, such as apple cider, BBQ sauce, and broth.
  • Let the ribs rest before serving: Allow the ribs to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Oven-braised apple BBQ pork ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your ribs turn out tender, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone delicious. So fire up your oven and get ready to enjoy some amazing ribs!

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