Oktoberfest Ribs with Apple Sauerkraut

Oktoberfest Ribs with Apple Sauerkraut is a natural flavor combination for autumn: ribs, apples, and sauerkraut. This meal-in-a-pot would be nicely accompanied with sliced rye bread and cold beer or iced tea.

Oktoberfest Ribs with Apple Sauerkraut recipe

 

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Oktoberfest Ribs with Apple Sauerkraut

Oktoberfest Ribs with Apple Sauerkraut is a natural flavor combination for autumn: ribs, apples, and sauerkraut.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 pounds pork spareribs, trimmed to fit into slow cooker, cut into 2-rib portions 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 small red potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced 1 (1 pound) package refrigerated sauerkraut, rinsed and drained 2 small red apples, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick 1/2 cup apple cider 4 tablespoons ketchup 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed, coarsely crushed

Instructions

  1.   In a large nonstick skillet brown ribs in oil over high heat.
  2.   Place ribs in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with potatoes, onion, sauerkraut and apples.
  3.   Combine remaining ingredients and pour over.
  4.   Cook, covered, on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.

Notes

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 949
  • Sodium: 946mg
  • Fat: 66g
  • Saturated Fat: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 63g
  • Cholesterol: 255mg

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