Slow-cooker apple-glazed ribs
Think you can't make ribs on a weekday? Pop them in the slow-cooker and you can have meltingly tender ribs any day. Crisp up on the barbecue for extra deliciousness.
Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a slow cooker.
By Miss South
From Food & Drink
Ingredients
- 75ml/2ΒΎfl oz ready-made apple sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 1kg/2lb 4oz pork ribs, cut into individual ribs
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
Mix the apple sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce and spices together in a large bowl until well combined.
Season the ribs well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add them to the bowl and mix well to completely coat them in the apple glaze.
Transfer the ribs to the slow cooker and cook on a low heat for 7-8 hours, or until the meat is falling off the bone.
To serve, divide the apple-glazed ribs among 4 serving plates and serve with sweetcorn, spicy baked beans and mashed potatoes.
