Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 2 racks pork spareribs
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 (16 oz.) bottle barbecue sauce, divided
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 apple, cored and sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instruction

  • Cut ribs into small sections, and line the bottom and sides of slow cooker with ribs. Place apple slices on top of ribs.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine applesauce, maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, 1/2 BBQ sauce, and cinnamon, along with onion and garlic. Pulse until smooth.
  • Pour sauce (all except 1/2 cup) over ribs and cover slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-5 hours, or on low for 8-10, until ribs are cooked through and tender.
  • Remove ribs from slow cooker and brush with remaining sauce. Serve hot and enjoy!