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Apple Butter BBQ Spareribs Recipe

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I love meals I can throw in the slow cooker, and have ready by the time I get home. Whenever I have a long or busy day, this is my go to. I throw the ribs in the slow cooker and the apple butter does the rest.
Apple Butter BBQ Spareribs Recipe

We couldn’t believe how easy these Apple Butter BBQ Spareribs are to make, and especially how delicious. Musselman’s Apple Butter adds such an amazing sweet taste to every recipe, and makes these ribs absolutely amazing.

The Apple Butter adds a delicious sweet taste to the savory meat of these apple butter bbq spareribs. Musselman’s Apple Butter is the best part of the whole recipe.

It has the most amazing flavor and pairs great with meat. The apples also add the perfect sweetness to the BBQ flavor.  This will definitely be added to your meal rotation.

How to make Apple Butter BBQ Spare Ribs

Step 1: Lightly spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. I used an olive oil non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2: Salt and pepper both sides of your ribs to taste, then set them in the slow cooker. I prefer using fresh cracked pepper because it has a little more flavor to it, but any black pepper will work.

Step 3: In a medium size bowl, mix together the Musselman’s Apple Butter and barbecue sauce until well combined. Pour the sauce mixture over your ribs.

I used a spoon to make sure all the ribs were covered evenly, everywhere.

Step 4: Top the sauced ribs with onion slices and apple slices. Any apple will work. I prefer gala or pink lady apples, but whatever you have on hand would work.

Step 5: Cover and cook on low for about 7 hours. If you are looking to speed things up, you could cook it on high for 4 hours.

However, we prefer a soft and tender rib, which comes from cooking at a low temperature for a longer amount of time (low and slow).

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What should I serve apple butter bbq spareribs with?

I am a sucker for ribs and potatoes. There are so many potato variations you could make with this particular recipe.

I love a good creamy mashed potato. My favorite is our Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes. They are so creamy and you can make them ahead of time if you know you are going to be busy or gone.

I also love our Skillet Red Potatoes. The edges get a little crispy, and the insides are so soft and fully of flavor.

I also serve my ribs with a good cooked carrot recipe. One of my favorites is our Orange Glazed Carrots. They have a little bit of a flavor punch to them, that you will love.

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Apple Butter BBQ Spareribs Recipe

These Apple Butter BBQ Spareribs are so juicy and tender. You are going to love how delicious they are.
Serving6 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Spareribs
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 9 ounces apple butter
  • 18 ounces bbq sauce
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 Gala apples, peeled and sliced

Equipment

Instructions

  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Salt and pepper both sides of your ribs to taste, then set them in the slow cooker.
  • In a medium size bowl, mix together the apple butter and barbecue sauce until well combined. Pour the sauce mixture over your ribs.
  • Top the sauced ribs with onion slices and apple slices.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 7 hours.
  • Serve with baby red potatoes and cooked carrots. So delicious!

Notes

You can substitute apple butter for apple sauce.
You can serve these ribs with garlic mashed potatoes, skillet red potatoes, or glazed baby carrots.
How to turn this into a freezer meal:
In a gallon-sized freezer meal bag, add all ingredients. Squeeze out as much air as possible and seal bag closed. Place freezer bag into freezer and it will last 60-90 days.
When ready to use, spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and dump ingredients from bag into slow cooker. Place the lid on top and cook on LOW heat for 8-9 hours or until ribs are completely cooked through (some slow cookers may take 7 hours and some may take longer). Follow the rest of the instructions as written.

Nutrition

Calories: 698 kcal · Carbohydrates: 63 g · Protein: 26 g · Fat: 38 g · Saturated Fat: 12 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 127 mg · Sodium: 1010 mg · Potassium: 712 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 50 g · Vitamin A: 233 IU · Vitamin C: 5 mg · Calcium: 66 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course
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Apple Butter BBQ Ribs on a plate

 This post is sponsored by Musselman’s but all opinions are our own.

Published: April 29, 2022Updated: August 31, 2024

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Questions & Reviews

  1. Bunny says:
    Looks delicious. Just curious...I know the brand of BBQ sauce makes a difference in the end result as all BBQ sauces are made with different and unique ingredients. What brand BBQ do you prefer when you make this recipe. Thanks
  2. Cyd says:
    Hi Bunny. I have made this many times and I have used all different kinds of BBQ sauce. I like the Sweet Baby Ray's, KC Masterpiece, Stubbs, and Bullseye. I have even used store brands. I usually buy original, or honey and brown sugar flavors.
  3. Kendrick says:
    I found your blog from a friend and I am really enjoying reading it. Great recipe by the way, It looks so delicious and so easy to make. I think they will taste great too. I am going to try to cook them on Sunday for my family. Thank You!
  4. Cyd says:
    Hi Kendrick. Thanks for your nice comment. This is such an easy recipe and tastes amazing. Have a great weekend and Sunday dinner! :)
  5. Sara says:
    I've never bought apple butter before. Is there a certain brand/kind to buy?
  6. Cyd says:
    We usually use Musselman's Apple Butter. But any brand will work great.
  7. Jessica says:
    How many pounds of spare ribs?
  8. Cyd says:
    The full recipe is posted on the post. Just scroll down to the recipe and it's all there.
  9. Lori says:
    Could this be made in the Instant pot? How much time? Any liquid added?
  10. Cyd says:
    Here is a post we did to help you convert recipes to instant pot. https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/how-to-convert-recipes-into-instant-pot-recipes/
  11. Jennifer Natale says:
    I have been using your recipes for years and have never been disappointed! I found you sister's on pinterest. I have 5 children and needed simple, quick meals to make. So Thank you!
  12. Cyd says:
    Hi Jennifer. Thanks so much for stopping by our blog. We hope you enjoy our simple and easy recipes for your family. Have a terrific week.
  13. Varun Sharma says:
    Those Spareribs are looking amazing. Apple butter just makes them look so delicious.
  14. Sue says:
    I have what might be a dumb question, but I'll ask anyway. The recipe says that this serves 6, but the video only shows 5 rather small pieces. Do I need to buy more ribs for everyone to eat at least one piece? haha Can they be more than two layers deep and still cook all the way through, or would they need to be rotated part way thru the cooking? Thank you.
  15. Momma Cyd says:
    It just depends on the cut of the ribs in the 3 pounds. You can gage by how many ribs come in your package. They can vary by a few ribs. If they overlap, just be sure the sauce is over all of it.
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