Monday, August 30, 2010

OAMC Month 1, Day 1: Slowcooker BBQ Country Ribs

I love slowcookers and a lot of my recipes will utilize them.  I tend to have more energy in the morning and it's nice to have dinner cooking all day and not not have to worry about it in the evening when I'm tired.  This is a perfect summer of fall meal.  It's great served over rice or mashed potatoes or even on a gluten free roll or bun.

This recipe comes from the book, "Once a Month Cooking" by Wilson and Lagerborg.  I deviate from it slightly to make it easier and GFDF.  NOTE:  You can purchase a pre-made bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce if you wish to simplify this.  I will be doing that, thank you very much.  If you like it from scratch, then follow the recipe below:

Recipe and Freezing Instructions:
5 lbs boneless country ribs
1 1/2 cups ketchup (we only use brands that don't have that nasty high fructose corn syrup stuff)
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 T. gluten free soy sauce
1 T. lemon juice
3/4 cup pineapple juice
OPTIONAL: 4 drops of hot sauce for spicey ribs

Makes 6-8 servings
Combine all ingredients (besides ribs) to make sauce in a medium sauce pan.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.  Cool.  Place ribs in labeled freezer bag, add sauce.  Freeze. FYI:  We put it in 2 bags to break up the leftover situation.

Cooking Day Instructions:

Thaw.  Put entire package of yummy goodness into the slowcooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours.  Shred.  Serve on rice, mashed potatoes, or on a GF bun.

Price: $10 for 6 dinners for our family of 5.
The Verdict (on a scale of 1-10): I give this one an 8.  We really liked it, but started getting sick of it after the 3rd day :)

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