Best 10 Apple Glazed Bbq Ribs Recipes

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Apple glazed BBQ ribs are a tantalizing dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apples with the smoky richness of barbecue sauce. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or simply seeking a delectable meal, this dish is sure to impress. With the right recipe, you can easily create fall-off-the-bone ribs that are bursting with flavor and aroma. This article will guide you through finding the best recipe for apple glazed BBQ ribs, ensuring that your next culinary adventure is a mouthwatering success.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE-GLAZED BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS



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These sticky, apple-scented ribs are cooked in the oven, then finished on the grill.

Categories     baby back ribs     barbecue ribs     grilled ribs     bbq ribs     roasted ribs     Chris Lilly

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 c. dark brown sugar
4 tsp. garlic salt
4 tsp. pure ancho chile powder
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
1/2 c. apple cider
1/4 c. apple jelly
1/4 c. honey
2 rack baby back ribs
1 c. prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the sugar with the garlic salt, chile powder, salt, black pepper, celery salt, cayenne, cinnamon, and white pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the spice mix to a medium bowl and whisk in the cider, apple jelly, honey, and the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • Pull the membrane off the underside of each rib rack using a towel to grasp the corner. On a rimmed baking sheet, rub the ribs with the remaining spice mix; bake, meaty side up, for 2 1/2 hours. Pour the cider mixture over the ribs and turn to coat. Tightly cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • Light a grill. Uncover the ribs and brush with the barbecue sauce; grill over moderate heat, turning and brushing, until glazed, 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then cut between the bones and serve.

BOURBON-BBQ GLAZED BABY BACK RIBS



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Slow-cooked ribs, roasted to perfection, finished on the grill with a bourbon-BBQ sauce from Dan Seidman of The Chef Dan.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 rack baby back pork ribs, outer membrane removed
4 ounces apple juice
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
¼ tablespoon garlic powder
¼ tablespoon onion powder
¼ tablespoon ground coriander
¼ tablespoon dry mustard
⅛ tablespoon cayenne pepper
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 clove garlic, finely minced
½ tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 pinch sea salt

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl and mix together well.
  • Tear a large enough piece of Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil to place rack of ribs on it and be able to fully cover, meat side up. Evenly coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, pressing it in with your hands.
  • Fold up the sides of the foil to create a rim, and pour the apple juice in around the ribs. Fold the foil over the ribs and crimp it to create a tight seal. Tear off one more piece of large foil and wrap the whole thing again to ensure a tight seal.
  • Place the wrapped ribs in the fridge to marinate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F and cook ribs for about 4 hours. You should be able to easily pierce them with a fork, but they shouldn't be falling off the bone.
  • Combine all the BBQ sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken and reduce by about a third, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat grill to high heat. Cover the grill rack with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Place the cooked ribs meat side up on the grill and brush the top with a layer of sauce. Close grill until the sauce is mostly dried, about 5 minutes. Brush another layer of sauce on top and close grill for an additional 5 minutes. Remove ribs from grill and lightly brush with one more layer of sauce.
  • Cut the ribs into individual pieces and serve with extra sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 2018.9 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

GLAZED BBQ RIBS



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Yes, these racks would taste wonderful hot off the grill, but you can really enjoy these sweet, fall-off-the-bone ribs any time of the year. The raspberry preserves give my BBQ (and now yours) that lil' something extra! -Stephen Marino, Nutley, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 5 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1 cup seedless raspberry preserves
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place ribs in a shallow roasting pan, bone side down. Brush oil over ribs; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, covered, until tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours; drain., Combine remaining ingredients, reserving 3/4 cup sauce. Brush some of remaining sauce over ribs. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until ribs are glazed, brushing occasionally with additional sauce., Preheat broiler. Transfer ribs, bone side down, to a broiler pan. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until browned, 8-10 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.

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APPLE AND BBQ SAUCE BABY BACK RIBS



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This is a recipe that I did a couple of years ago. It takes some time, but it's worth it.

Provided by JOHN MITSCHKE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 9h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups barbeque sauce
4 cups applesauce
4 pounds baby back pork ribs
salt and black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the barbeque sauce and applesauce in bowl. Place ribs on a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil, and rub on all sides with the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Pour sauce over ribs to coat. Seal ribs in the foil. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Place ribs in foil on the grill grate, and cook 1 hour. Remove ribs from foil, and place directly on the grill grate. Continue cooking 30 minutes, basting frequently with the sauce, until ribs are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 117.1 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1792.3 mg, Sugar 45 g

SWEET AND STICKY APPLESAUCE BABY BACK RIBS



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This recipe is only for those who can appreciate a sticky rib! The applesauce is a sweet surprise that creates a thick sauce that's finger lickin' good.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 pounds pork baby back ribs
1/2 cup apple juice, plus 1/4 cup
1 cup barbecue sauce
2/3 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium.
  • Combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, red pepper, mustard and salt in small bowl. Mix until well blended. Put each rib rack onto a large piece of heavy duty foil. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly onto both rib racks. Fold up the sides of the foil, and pour 1/4 cup of apple juice into each rib foil packet. Close the foil package, leaving room at the top for heat circulation. Grill the packets for 1 hour on medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup apple juice, the barbeque sauce, applesauce, cider vinegar, cinnamon and ginger in small bowl until well blended.
  • Remove the ribs from the foil packet. Return them to the grill and brush them with the barbecue sauce mixture until well coated and caramelized.
  • Remove the racks from the grill to a cutting board and cut into 2-rib sections. Arrange the ribs on a serving platter and serve. Enjoy!

APPLE-GLAZED BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE



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With its sweet and tangy glaze and smoky barbecue flavor, these baby back ribs is the kind of meat dish you'll definitely be enjoying this summer.

Provided by Dianne Wright

Categories     Baked

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup dark brown sugar
4 tsp garlic salt
4 tsp pure ancho chile powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp celery salt
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp freshly ground white pepper
½ cup apple cider
¼ cup apple jelly
¼ cup honey
2 rack baby back ribs
1 cup prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees
  • In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the sugar with the garlic salt, chile powder, salt, black pepper, celery salt, cayenne, cinnamon, and white pepper
  • Transfer 1 tablespoon of the spice mix to a medium bowl and whisk in the cider, apple jelly, honey, and the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar
  • Pull the membrane off the underside of each rib rack using a towel to grasp the corner
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, rub the ribs with the remaining spice mix; bake, meaty side up, for 2 1/2 hours
  • Pour the cider mixture over the ribs and turn to coat
  • Tightly cover with foil and bake for 1 hour
  • Light a grill
  • Uncover the ribs and brush with the barbecue sauce; grill over moderate heat, turning and brushing, until glazed, 15 minutes
  • Let rest for 10 minutes, then cut between the bones and serve

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 86.05g, Cholesterol 369.50mg, Fat 88.42g, Fiber 2.51g, Protein 103.89g, SaturatedFat 31.10g, ServingSize 4.00 Person, Sodium 1,637.84mg, Sugar 0.00, UnsaturatedFat 36.91g

PORK RIBS WITH APPLE-MUSTARD GLAZE



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Broiling the baby back ribs first gives them some color before they are slow-cooked (don't worry, broiling them is easy to do). The flavor is wonderful and the ribs are so tender, the meat falls off the bone.-Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 4-1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup picante sauce
3/4 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place ribs, meat side up, on a broiler pan. Broil 4-in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until browned., Place onion in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; top with ribs. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Serve with ribs.

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PORK RIBS WITH APPLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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We learned from a friend that boiling ribs in apple juice make them fall off the bone tender. It only makes sense to use the flavourful cooking liquid as a base for a quick and easy barbecue sauce.

Provided by Gourmand

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 -4 lbs pork ribs
1 liter apple juice (1 large can)
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cut the ribs into manageable pieces. Place in a large stock pot. Pour apple juice over ribs, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Keep ribs warm.
  • Strain the liquid. Skim off as much fat as you can from the reserved liquid. Then reduce what remains to about 2 cups in volume.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the consistency of a thick sauce. Stir often so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Paint sauce on ribs and either run under your over broiler or cook on the barbecue for a few minutes per side to finish. Serve with your favourite potato salad and coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1277.9, Fat 86.6, SaturatedFat 31.4, Cholesterol 312.8, Sodium 651.9, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 32.2, Protein 80.6

APPLEBEE'S BABY BACK RIBS - COPYCAT



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Baby back ribs basted in a sweet barbecue sauce. Serve with baked beans, fries and coleslaw. From America's Most Wanted Recipes - Copycat Versions of Everyone's Best-Loved Food.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs pork baby back rib racks (cut each rack in half)
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a large pot and fill pot with enough water to cover ribs.
  • Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until ribs are fork tender.
  • While ribs are boiling, combine remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, for 30 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Place boiled ribs, meat side down, on a broiler pan.
  • Brush with half the sauce mixture and broil 4" to 5" from heat for 6-7 minutes.
  • Turn ribs over, brush with remaining sauce, and broil additional 6-7 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1424.3, Fat 107.3, SaturatedFat 39.6, Cholesterol 367.4, Sodium 1792, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 33.3, Protein 74.5

APPLE BUTTER BBQ SPARERIBS RECIPE



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These Apple Butter BBQ Spareribs are so juicy and tender. You are going to love how delicious they are.

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Main Course

Time 7h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds Spareribs
salt and pepper (to taste)
9 ounces apple butter
18 ounces bbq sauce
1 medium onion (sliced)
2 Gala apples (peeled and sliced)

Steps:

  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Salt and pepper both sides of your ribs to taste, then set them in the slow cooker.
  • In a medium size bowl, mix together the apple butter and barbecue sauce until well combined. Pour the sauce mixture over your ribs.
  • Top the sauced ribs with onion slices and apple slices.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 7 hours.
  • Serve with baby red potatoes and cooked carrots. So delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 1010 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 50 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Ribs: Select high-quality pork ribs, such as baby back ribs or spare ribs, with good marbling for extra flavor and tenderness.
  • Proper Seasoning: Generously season the ribs with a flavorful blend of spices, including salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. You can also add a rub of your choice for extra taste.
  • Low and Slow Cooking: Cook the ribs low and slow to achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Maintain a temperature between 225°F and 250°F for several hours, allowing the collagen to break down and the meat to become succulent.
  • Create a Smoky Environment: If possible, cook the ribs over indirect heat with a smoker or grill setup. Alternatively, you can add a smoker box with wood chips to your grill to infuse the ribs with a smoky flavor.
  • Baste Regularly: During the cooking process, baste the ribs with the apple cider vinegar barbecue sauce every 30-45 minutes. This will help keep the ribs moist, caramelize the sauce, and enhance the flavor.
  • Monitor Internal Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ribs have reached an internal temperature of 195°F to 203°F. This temperature range guarantees that the meat is properly cooked and tender.
  • Rest and Serve: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for about 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more flavorful and tender meat.

Conclusion:

Apple-glazed BBQ ribs are a tantalizing culinary delight that combines the smoky, tangy flavors of barbecue sauce with the natural sweetness of apples. By following these tips and techniques, you can create mouthwatering ribs that will impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer baby back ribs or spare ribs, the key to success lies in proper seasoning, low and slow cooking, and basting the ribs regularly with the flavorful apple cider vinegar barbecue sauce. So fire up your grill or smoker, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these delectable ribs.

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