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Mesquite-Spiced Ribs and Sweet Potato Stacks
6 servings
about 2 1/2 hours total (Active 25 minutes)
  • Prepare ribs and begin to bake (or grill) (10 minutes)
  • Cook ribs (1 ½ hours)
  • Prepare sweet potatoes and complete ribs; serve (45 minutes)

Mesquite-Spiced Ribs

Ingredients

  • 3 lb pork loin back (or St. Louis) ribs
  • 1 (36- x 12-inch) sheet aluminum foil
  • 3 tablespoons mesquite (or barbecue) seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium liquid steak seasoning (or Worcestershire sauce)
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple butter

Steps

    1. Thaw ribs if needed. Preheat oven to 350°F. Rub seasoning into ribs on both sides, then arrange on foil in single layer (wash hands). Bring up sides of foil, then double-fold top and ends to seal packet. Place packet on baking sheet and bake 2–2 ½ hours until ribs are tender and 190°F.
    2. Open foil packet and coat ribs with marinade. Leave foil packet open and bake 10 more minutes.
    3. Combine barbecue sauce and apple butter in microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on HIGH 1–2 minutes until hot, stirring halfway through cook time. Serve ribs with sauce for dipping.

    Chef's Tip: You can also cook the rib packet over indirect heat on preheated, covered grill. Finish ribs by removing from packet after coating with marinade, then grilling over direct heat 5–10 minutes, flipping occasionally; baste with sauce during last 2 minutes of cook time if desired.

Sweet Potato Stacks

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • ¼ cup pecans
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon mesquite seasoning
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ¼ cup cooked bacon pieces
  • 2 teaspoons honey

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into ¾-inch-thick slices. Chop pecans.
    2. Combine potatoes, oil, and seasoning until evenly coated. Arrange potatoes on baking sheet; bake 30–40 minutes until tender and golden (or grill 4–5 minutes on each side). Arrange on serving platter.
    3. Combine pecans, blue cheese, bacon, and honey; top potatoes with mixture. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with cole slaw, garlic bread, and apple pie for dessert.
  • Grilling out or cooking inside? We give you both options in the recipe steps.

Mesquite-Spiced Ribs

Microwaves vary; adjust time as needed.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Mesquite-Spiced Ribs

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 510, Total Fat 30g, Sat Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 115mg, Sodium 1060mg, Total Carb 22g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 19g, (Incl. 18g Added Sugars), Protein 31g, Vitamin D 10%, Calc 6%, Iron 10%, Potassium 8%

Sweet Potato Stacks

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 240, Total Fat 12g, Sat Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 10mg, Sodium 460mg, Total Carb 28g, Fiber 4g, Total Sugar 10g, (Incl. 2g Added Sugars), Protein 7g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 8%, Iron 6%, Potassium 8%