Chipotle BabyBack Ribs
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Heart-Healthy Living
Great-tasting ribs with just five ingredients? That's right! And they're made in the slow cooker. Another plus? They're low in fat and calories.
Ingredients
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3 poundspork loin back ribs or meaty pork spareribssee savings
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3/4 cupno-salt-added tomato saucesee savings
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1/2 cupbottled barbecue saucesee savings
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2canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely choppedsee savings
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2 tablespoonscornstarchsee savings
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2 tablespoonscold watersee savings
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Shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix) and/or thinly sliced jalapeno peppers (optional)see savings
Directions
1.
Preheat broiler. Cut ribs into two-rib portions. Place ribs on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from the heat about 10 minutes or until brown, turning once*. Transfer ribs to a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
2.
In a medium bowl combine tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, and chipotle chiles. Pour over ribs in cooker.
3.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
4.
Transfer ribs to a serving platter, reserving cooking liquid. Cover ribs to keep warm. Skim the fat from the cooking liquid.
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If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water. Stir into liquid in cooker. Cover and cook about 15 minutes more or until thickened. Serve ribs with sauce. If desired, serve ribs over shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix) and/or thinly sliced jalapeno peppers.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 286, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 526 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 40 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 2%, Iron 6%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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