Full of Flavor Tropical Pork Ribs
Here's a slow cooker recipe that’s an easy and convenient way to get a healthy dinner since it cooks throughout the day and is full of flavor. Serve these pork ribs over a bed of cauliflower rice or fresh spinach.
Servings 12
Calories 359kcal
Ingredients
For the Tropical Spice Rub
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 teaspoon dried ground mustard
- 2 teaspoon allspice
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Tropical Pork Ribs
- 1-3 lbs boneless country style ribs
- 4 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 red apples, chopped
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- dash of smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup apple sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the Tropical Spice Rub ingredients.
- Rinse and pat dry the pork ribs. Season with salt and pepper, then coat each side with the Tropical Spice Rub.
- In a large skillet, place the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated ribs into the skillet, and brown on all sides.
- Place the browned ribs in your slow cooker.
- In the skillet, over medium heat, combine the remaining ingredients. Heat for 5 minutes, mixing until fully incorporated. Remove from heat and spread evenly over the top of the ribs.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 359 calories, 12g fat, 405mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 23g protein
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal
