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Tropical Pork Ribs

Prep time 20 min
Cook time 6 hr 15 min
Total time 6 hr 35 min

Prep time 20 min
Cook time 6 hr 15 min
Total time 6 hr 35 min

About

We’ve been back from Maui for 2 days now and I’m craving island food.

Wherever you go on the island you see an abundance of tropical fruit growing — mangoes, coconuts, papayas, and of course, Maui Gold Pineapples.

Our favorite snack was fresh coconut cut and sold by locals. They slice off the top and pop in a straw. Wow, fresh coconut water tastes NOTHING like the stuff that’s sold in stores. If I had it my way I’d drink fresh coconut water every day — so delicious. Once you’re done drinking the vibrant coconut water you have another treat in the soft coconut meat.

This recipe for Tropical Pork Ribs will take your taste buds to a delicious place where the sun is always shining and the water is warm and inviting.

With the use of your slow cooker and a little prep in the morning, this yummy dinner will be waiting for you when you get home from work!


Serves 6
For the Tropical Spice Rub:

¼ cup coconut flour

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons dried ground mustard

1 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Tropical Pork Ribs:

1-3 pounds boneless country style ribs

coconut oil

½ yellow onion, chopped

2 red apples, chopped

½ cup fresh pineapple, chopped

dash of smoked paprika

salt and pepper to taste

1 small Butternut Squash, peeled seeded and cubed

½ orange bell pepper, seeded and diced

½ red bell pepper, chopped

½ cup unsweetened apple sauce


Directions
1

In a medium bowl combine the Tropical Spice Rub ingredients.

2

Rinse and pat dry the pork ribs. Season with salt and pepper, then coat each side with the Tropical Spice Rub.

3

In a large skillet, place the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Place the coated ribs in the skillet, and brown on all sides.

4

Place the browned ribs in your slow cooker.

5

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.

6

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

7

Serve over Real Healthy Sweet & Sour Rice.


Nutrition

Calories: 359
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Sodium: 405mg
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 23g
Sugar: —

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