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Slow Cooker Beer-Braised Pork Back Ribs with Brussels Sprouts

Slow Cooker Beer-Braised Pork Back Ribs with Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle (341 mL) dark ale
  • 1 cup (250 mL) water
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) salt
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) cayenne pepper
  • 1 rack pork back ribs, halved
  • 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 meyer lemons, 1/2? sliced
  • 1 leek, trimmed and quartered
  • 3 cups brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix together dark ale, water, brown sugar, tomato paste, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, cinnamon and cayenne until well-incorporated. Set aside.

Place pork ribs, onion, garlic, meyer lemons, leek, brussels sprouts and tomato in slow cooker. Pour liquid from large bowl over top. Cover, turn to low heat and braise for 4-5 hours. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 300 Minutes
Total Time: 310 Minutes

Approximately 4 Servings

Tags: back ribs | beer | braise | Brussels sprouts | pork ribs | slow cook |