Oktoberfest Ribs
Courtesy of National Pork Board 6 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 2-3 Hr. Cook Time • Applesauce Potato Pancakes or Noodles German Chocolate Cake| Ingredients |
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| 2 lbs. pork spareribs |
| 2 (32 oz.) jars sauerkraut, rinsed and drained |
| 8 juniper berries (optional)* |
| 2 large onions, peeled and thickly sliced |
| 2 tart green apples, cored and wedged |
| 1/4 c. brown sugar |
Directions:
1. Layer ingredients into a large stew pot or Dutch oven in this order: Sauerkraut, juniper berries, onion, apples, brown sugar and ribs.
2. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 2-3 hrs. until ribs are very tender.
* This recipe may also be made in the crockpot. Layer the ingredients into a crockpot and cook on low heat 5-6 hrs.
* May substitute 1 tsp. gin for every 2 juniper berries for similar flavor.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com
Nutrition:
Calories: 390; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 100mg; Total Carbs: 28g; Protein: 32g; Sodium: 2230mg;Wine Pairings:
Riesling/Rhine, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc