APPLE BOURBON COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS

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Provided by Patsy Fowler

Categories Ribs

Time 7h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 to 5 lb country style pork ribs
salt and pepper
1 c apple jelly
3/4 c bourbon
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c barbecue sauce
1/2 c cider vinegar
1/2 tsp thyme, dried crushed
3 medium tart cooking apples, peeled, cored and quartered

Steps:

1. Season ribs with salt and pepper, place in a 6 quart slow cooker. In a medium bowl whisk together jelly, bourbon, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, vinegar and the 1/2 teaspoon thyme. Pour bourbon mixture over ribs in the cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 3 hours or on high heat setting for 1 1/2 hours.
3. Add apples to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 3-4 hours more.
4. To serve transfer ribs to a serving platter. Strain cooking liquid and serve with ribs.