Ale-Sauced Pork Ribs and Vegetables

For a hearty, slow cooker dinner, try this recipe that includes baby carrots, dark ale, gold potatoes, and pork ribs.


Ale-Sauced Pork Ribs and Vegetables


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Servings: Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2-1/2  to 3 lb.  bone-in pork country-style ribsOn Sale
  • 1  12-oz. bottle  dark ale or stout or nonalcoholic beerOn Sale
  • 3  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  finely shredded lemon peelOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  dried rosemary, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  freshly ground pepperOn Sale
  • 8  small  gold or red potatoes (8 oz. total)On Sale
  • 12  oz.  peeled fresh baby carrotsOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  cold waterOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  cornstarchOn Sale
  •     Radishes (optional)On Sale
  •     Fresh Rosemary sprigs (optional)On Sale
  •     Shredded lemon peel (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Place pork in a large self-sealing plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Add ale, garlic, lemon peel, dried rosemary, salt and pepper. Seal bag. Turn to coat. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
2.
Place potatoes and carrots in bottom of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Transfer pork ribs to bed of carrots and potatoes. Pour ale mixture over all. Cover and cook on low-heat setting 8 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting 4 to 4-1/2 hours.
3.
Remove pork and vegetables from cooker. Cover; keep warm. Pour cooking juices through fine mesh sieve set over a heat-proof bowl to strain. Measure 2 cups of cooking juices, adding water to make 2 cups, if necessary. Stir together water and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Add 2 cups strained juices. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Serve sauce with meat, vegetables, and radishes. Garnish with fresh rosemary and lemon peel. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 497, Total Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Monounsaturated Fat 10 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 143 mg, Sodium 342 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 28%, Calcium 10%, Iron 18%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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