Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon oil ((vegetable, canola, or olive oil is fine))
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 3 apples (peeled, cored, & chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider ((or apple juice))
  • 1 cup bourbon ((or substitute more cider/juice))
  • 29 ounces no salt added diced tomatoes ((2 - 14.5 ounce cans), undrained)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1-2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • Ribs ((I used country style but any variety will work))

Instruction

  • Add oil to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and apple and cook about 5-7 minutes or until apples and onions are soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Add vinegar, cider (or juice), bourbon, and tomatoes with liquid to pot. Stir to combine. Stir in salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until combined.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 30-60 minutes or until reduced. Use an immersion blender to blend (or you can use a blender.  SEE NOTES BELOW).  Stir in maple syrup and liquid smoke to your liking. Cool completely and refrigerate at least a few hours or overnight.
  • Prepare ribs as desired on grill (or in oven). During last few minutes of cooking, baste ribs with sauce.