About the Recipe
House of Meats Pork Country Style Ribs are meaty ribs cut from the shoulder. The meat
to bone ratio favors heavily on the side of meat, so they are a good value. The best
preparation is low and slow cooking. Pork Country Style Ribs are available from HOM
bone in or boneless. The meat is tender, flavorful, and falls off the bone when cooked
properly.
This recipe the ribs are seasoned, seared, and then slow baked with sauerkraut and
apples until they are fork tender for a delicious Comfort Food dinner for not only on New
Year's Day, but any day of the year.
Ingredients
3 to 4 pounds - House of Meats Bone In or Boneless Pork Country Style Ribs.
1 1/2 tsp. - Kosher Salt.
1 tsp. - Black Pepper.Â
1 tsp. - Garlic Powder.Â
1 tsp. - Smoked Paprika.Â
2 tbsp. - Vegetable Oil for browning.Â
1 medium - Sweet Onion, Chopped.Â
2 medium - Sweet Apples, peeled, cored, and chopped.  Â
Honeycrisp or EverCrisp apples are excellent choices.Â
32 oz jar - Sauerkraut with caraway seeds (optional), drained.Â
3/4 cup - Apple CiderÂ
Note: All of the products will direct to House of Meats - Maumee location. Please make sure to change the location to your home House of Meats store!
Preparation
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.Â
Step 2:
Remove ribs from packaging and blot dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.Â
Step 3:
In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic, and smoked paprika. Liberally season ribs with combined spics.Â
Step 4:
Heat oil in a large skillet over med high heat, until oil begins to shimmer. Add seasoned ribs and brown on all sides. Remove ribs as they are done and lay in a single layer in a roasting pan or Dutch Oven.Â
Step 5:
Top ribs with sauerkraut and spread evenly over the ribs. Top sauerkraut with onions and then apples, also spreading evenly.Â
Step 6:
Pour cider over the top. Cover and bake in oven, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the ribs are fork tender.Â
Step 7:
Serve with Mashed Potatoes and Apple Sauce. ENJOY!Â