Ribs and Sauerkraut, simple, easy and good.

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: fermented cabbage

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Fermented cabbage offers similar flavors with potential health benefits.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor while white sugar is more economical.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and water with seasoning reduces costs.

Season the baby back ribs with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Place the ribs on a hot grill to brown them, not to cook them.

Drain the sauerkraut from the jar using a fork.

Spread the drained sauerkraut on the bottom of a large baking dish.

Place the browned ribs on top of the sauerkraut in the baking dish.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

Place the baking dish in an oven preheated to 230°F (110°C) for about 5 hours.

Remove the foil for the last 2 hours of cooking.

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