Cranberry-Ginger Pork Ribs Recipe

By pattie_d

This festive and spicy main dish is wonderful served for weeknight family meals or for entertaining

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
• 4-1/2 teaspoons minced grated gingerroot
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2-1/2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Hot cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, habanero peppers, ginger and garlic. Sprinkle ribs with salt and peppers. In a large skillet, brown ribs in oil on all sides; drain.

Transfer meat to a 3-qt. slow cooker; pour cranberry mixture over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat from cooking juices. Serve with pork and rice. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts
4 ounces cooked pork with about 1/4 cup cooking juices (calculated without rice) equals 334 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 81 mg cholesterol, 220 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 25 g protein.