Best Oktoberfest Ribs With Apple Sauerkraut Recipes

Oktoberfest Ribs With Apple Sauerkraut image

Provided by lazyme

Categories Pork

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs pork spareribs
2 (32 ounce) jars sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
8 juniper berries
2 large onions, peeled and thickly sliced
2 tart green apples, cored and wedged
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

Evenly layer ingredients into a large stew pot or Dutch oven in this order: Sauerkraut, juniper berries, onion, apples, brown sugar and ribs.
Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 2-3 hours, until ribs are very tender.
Wine suggestion: Pour a chilled Gewurztraminer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.4, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 121.2, Sodium 2230.4, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 23, Protein 27.1

Oktoberfest Ribs With Apple Sauerkraut image

Provided by lazyme

Categories Pork

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827.4, Fat 53.1, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 205.7, Sodium 1096.4, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 7, Sugar 15, Protein 52.7