Honey Apple Ribs

Prep. time does not include marinating time.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  bottled barbecue sauce (My favorite is Head Country)
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 1⁄3 cup  apple jelly
• 1⁄4 cup catsup
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped celery
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons  sweet pickle relish
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 1⁄2 lbs  pork back ribs, cut into 2 to 3 rib portions

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan combine barbecue sauce, honey, jelly, catsup, the 1/4 cup water, celery, brown sugar, relish, mustard, and cinnamon.
2. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly.
3. Reduce heat.
4. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Remove from heat; cool.
6. Meanwhile, place ribs in a Dutch oven.
7. Add water to cover.
8. Bring to boiling.
9. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes or until tender.
10. Drain.
11. Cool slightly.
12. Place ribs in a 3-quart baking dish; pour cooled sauce over ribs.
13. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours, turning ribs once or twice.
14. Before serving, remove ribs from sauce.
15. Reserve sauce.
16. Grill ribs directly over medium coals or broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning and brushing with sauce once (watch closely to prevent burning).
17. Heat any remaining sauce until bubbly; pass with ribs.