4 Ingredient Crockpot Apple Cobbler

Apple Cobbler is something that can warm you up on a cold, winter night, make you excited for the upcoming spring, is an All American dish in the summer and is one of my favorite fall flavors. So, I experimented with flavor combinations and my new casserole crockpot, and came up with a new go-to dessert, my Crockpot Apple Cobbler!

Hog Wild Baked Beans

Between family grill-outs, potlucks with friends and the need for easy recipes in the summertime, my Hog Wild Baked Beans are always a hit and through the years have become a request for get togethers.

Slow-Cooker Smoky BBQ Pork Ribs and 20+ Game Day Foods #FootballFood

Do you ever go on a Pinterest binge where you find yourself pinning something everyday for days on end?  Well, that has been me lately; between trying new zoodle recipes (or any excuse to use my new spiralizer), to getting ready to celebrate Mr. K and Miss L's birthdays, to preparing for next weekend's Big Game, it seems like I'm turning to Pinterest every night to help me think through ideas.  Well, today, I'm passing the addiction on to you and I'm sharing my Slow-Cooker Smoky BBQ Pork Ribs along with over 20 other great recipes from some of my blogging friends to help you find a great dish for next weekend's Big Game or really any day 😊

When it comes to the Big Game, I don't know about you, but I'm really only there to watch it so I can eat great food and hopefully see a couple good commercials.  So for me, anything that is simple and can sit around, is a win for me.  That is why for my Smoky BBQ Pork Ribs, made with Chipolte Chiles in Adobo Sauce, I turned to my slow-cooker.  I hope you enjoy these easy, savory Pork Ribs at your Big Game Party!

Slow-Cooker Smoky BBQ Pork Ribs

4# Country Style Pork Ribs

4 garlic cloves, minced

Salt and Pepper

BBQ Sauce:

1 cup Ketchup

1/4 cup Brown Sugar

1/4 cup Chipolte Chiles in Adobo Sauce, chopped

2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp Salt

Place pork ribs in a slow cooker.  Sprinkle with salt, pepper and minced garlic.  Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.

About 30 minutes before serving, drain and discard juices from the slow cooker and pour or spoon BBQ Sauce over the ribs.  To make the BBQ Sauce, combine all the ingredients and mix well.  (And by the way, this is my go-to BBQ Sauce that I use on everything!)

***Cook's Tip***  Chipolte Chiles in Adobo Sauce is bought in a small can.  You will never use the entire can in one recipe, so what I do is put the entire can (chiles and sauces) in the food processor and mince til the chiles are finely chopped.  I then use the mixed chopped chiles and sauce in the recipe as directed and put the unused in a freezer storage bag.  I freeze the leftovers and then thaw the bag the next time I need chipolte chiples in adobo for a recipe, like for my Sweet and Spicy Hog Wild Baked Beans, recipe #20 down below. 😉

Ready for over 20 other great #FootballFood recipes to get you ready for the Big Game from some of my blogging friends and I?  

Here they are - you'll have to comment below and let me know which recipe you're most excited about!

   1. Mini Sweet and Spicy Cheese Ball from Dad What's 4 Dinner

   2. Mexican Queso Dip from Palatable Pastime

   3. Baked Onion Dip from Family Around the Table

   4. Sloppy Joe Buffalo Chicken Sliders from Tip Garden

   5. 5 Ingredient Loaded Baked Potato Dip from Corn, Beans, Pigs, Kids

   6. Buffalo Chicken Taquitos from Cooking With Carlee

   7. Toasted Mexican Ravioli from Jolene's Recipe Journal

    8. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers from Cooking With Carlee

    9. Freezer to Crockpot Italian Sausage Grinders from Tip Garden

   10. Masala Spiced "Bollywood" Popcorn from Palatable Pastime

   11. Spicy Beer Bratwurst Sliders from Dad Whats 4 Dinner

   12. Caramel Crispix Mix from Corn, Beans, Pigs, Kids

   13. Pizza Quesadillas from Jolene's Recipe Journal

   14. Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Sliders from Family Around the Table

   15. Healthy Turkey and Cheese Roll-Ups from Palatable Pastime

   16. Game Day Black Bean Habanero Chili from Dad What's 4 Dinner

   17. Warm and Cheesy Pulled Pork Dip from Cooking With Carlee

   18. Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza from Tip Garden

   19. Raspberry Glazed Chicken Wings from Family Around the Table

   20. Sweet and Spicy Hog Wild Baked Beans from Corn, Beans, Pigs, Kids

   21. Doritos Locos Nachos from Jolene's Recipe Journal

So what do you enjoy the most about the Big Game?  Are you there to watch football?  Watch commercials?  Watch the half-time show?  Tell me below and remember to Comment for a Cause!

Tuesday Tasty Pork Recipe

Things have been busy on the farm with harvest, obviously since I haven't blogged since my last Tuesday Tasty Pork Recipe...  Anyways, as promised, here is another favorite pork recipe in honor of National Pork Month.  I figured I have done recipes with ham, bacon, and ground pork, so today I better do a pork rib recipe.  This is my favorite way to make pork ribs.  It is so simple (crock pot!) and the meat just falls off the bone.  Plus, I use my homemade BBQ sauce on the ribs.  I modified this recipe from a Pillsbury recipe.  I'm afraid no photos because I haven't been home to cook supper in the last week - I've been too busy in the field!

Slow-Cooked Hot and Spicy Pork Ribs

An adaptive version using Country Style Pork Ribs
click here for the recipe

Ingredients:
2 racks of pork ribs
3 garlic cloves, minced

BBQ Sauce:
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2-3 spoonfuls minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1-2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt

Place pork ribs in slow cooker.  Sprinkle with garlic.  Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

About 30 minutes before serving, drain and discard juices from the slow cooker and pour or spoon BBQ Sauce over the ribs.  To make the BBQ Sauce combine all ingredients, mix well.

*** Special Ingredient Tip ***  Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce is bought in a small can.  You will never use the entire can in one recipe, so what I do is put the entire can (chiles and sauce) in a small food processor and mince till chiles are finely chopped.  Use in recipe as directed and put unused in a ziploc bag.  Freeze leftovers and thaw next time chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are needed in a recipe.  (I learned this from Rachael Ray!)

Now it is time to announce last week's pig silicon pot holder winner - congratulations Nicole!  Please send me your mailing address and I'll get your new pot holder out to you!

Now for this week I'll be giving away another pig silicon pot holder.  To be entered in to the randomized drawing, share your favorite crock pot recipe in the comment section.  How easy is that!  There were only two people that shared last week - they had a 50% chance of winning, so share this week and see if you win!  Thank you once again to the Iowa Soybean Association and the Soybean Checkoff for the pot holders!  The winner will be announced next week!