Apricot Chipotle Pork Ribs

By mrshermes2002

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork loin back ribs
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup bottled chili sauce
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, chopped*

Details

Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler. Cut ribs into 1- or 2-rib portions. Sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper. Place ribs on the rack of an unheated broiler pan. Broil ribs 5 to 6 inches from the heat about 10 minutes or until brown, turning once. Transfer ribs to a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.

In a small bowl stir together chili sauce, apricot preserves, brown sugar, and chile peppers. Pour over ribs in slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Transfer ribs to a serving platter. Transfer sauce to a small bowl; skim fat from sauce. Pass sauce with ribs.