BBQ Apple Butter Baked Ribs

Directions

1. 1
   Place ribs over an oven safe cooling rack that is placed on top of a cookie sheet.
2. 2
   Spread or brush dijon mustard over ribs.
3. 3
   Mix dry rub ingredients in a bowl and rub generously over all sides of ribs.
4. 4
   Place ribs in the oven at broil for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Cover with foil and return to the oven for 1 hour.
6. 6
   In a separate bowl, stir together BBQ sauce and apple butter.
7. 7
   Brush over top and sides of ribs. Continue baking an additional 30 minutes until cooked through (total baking time of 3 hours).
8. 8
   Allow ribs to rest uncovered for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.