Apple juice ribs or Labor day ribs Recipe

Name: Apple juice ribs or Labor day ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 lb pork ribs, two slabs; 1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt; 1/4 cup granulated garlic powder; 2 tbsp Hungarian paprika; 2 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1 quart apple juice, concentrate; 1 cup apple juice, concentrate; 1/4 cup dry mustard; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup marinade/brine

Servings: persons

8 lb pork ribs, two slabs
1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt
1/4 cup granulated garlic powder
2 tbsp Hungarian paprika
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 quart apple juice, concentrate
1 cup apple juice, concentrate
1/4 cup dry mustard
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup marinade/brine

1
Wash your ribs rinse them to get the bone slivers off
2
Remove the silver skin from ribs
3
Mix your rub
4
Put rub on both side the ribs
5
Roll your ribs up put into a ziploc bag
6
Mix the mustard with a cup of juice add to bag
7
Add the rest of apple juice to bag close refrigerate over night.
8
Grill the ribs on the grill till done boil the brine and thicken with cornstarch and brine, mix cornstarch and brine well bring rest of brine to boil pour the cornstarch solution into it stirring constantly till thickens pour over the ribs enjoy.

2462

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

Carbs

249

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 lb pork ribs, two slabs, 1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt, 1/4 cup granulated garlic powder, 2 tbsp Hungarian paprika, and more.

Yes, Apple juice ribs or Labor day ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple juice ribs or Labor day ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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