Saturday, February 25, 2012

Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs w/ Kicked Up Chili Beans, Au Gratin Potatoes, and...

Dinner Tonight:: Crock Pot BBQ Baby Back Ribs w/ Kicked Up Chili Beans, Au Gratin Potatoes, and Whole Grain Bread



It's a cold and windy winter's day around here today but it's warm and cozy inside with the aroma of ribs in the air! I had purchased some Pork Loin Back Ribs at Kroger earlier this week and decided to have them today. I seasoned the Ribs with JB’s Fat Boy Premium Rub and then brushed a half a bottle of JB’s Fat Boy Haugwaush Bar B Cue Sauce. I cooked the ribs for 8 hours on low in the crock pot. After 5 hours I applied the other half of Haugwaush to the Ribs.  The ribs came out perfect! Tender fall off the bone delicious. No knife needed as the bones could be removed by just pulling on them. This is my favorite way to fix ribs.

For the Beans I used Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans and added Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce, Crumbled Turkey Bacon Bits, Splenda Brown Sugar, and a few dashes of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. I left the recipe at the end of the post. I used Idaohan Potatoes Au Gratin which are very easy to fix and are just as good as homemade but with less calories and carbs. You can prepare them on the stove or by baking which is what I did. I also left the product description for the Potatoes below. We also had Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.

Kicked Up Chili Beans

Ingredients:

1 Can Spicy Chili Beans, Brand your choice. I use Joan of Arc
3 Pieces Crumbled Turkey Bacon. You can use Turkey or Turkey Bacon Crumbles
4 Shakes Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
1/2 Cup Jack Daniel’s Honey Smokehouse BBQ Sauce
1/2 Tablespoon Splenda Brown Sugar or to taste
1 Teaspoon Ground Mustard

Directions:

Empty can of Beans into a medium sauce pan
Add Turkey Crumbles, Brown Sugar, Ground Mustard, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, Honey BBQ Sauce, stir and mix.
Heat until desired temperature, and serve


Idahoan Potatoes Au Gratin Casserole

Product Description

There’s no better way to start a savory Au Gratin homestyle casserole than with world-famous Idaho® potatoes, which is why you’ll taste only 100% grown-in-Idaho potatoes in this rich & cheesy side. For family meals or for special occasions, this cheesy, delicious dish is sure to please.

Preparation Instruction
Oven Directions

Best for Golden Browning

    *PREHEAT oven to 450°F. COMBINE potatoes and sauce mix in 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
    *STIR in 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 3/4 cup milk, and 1 1/2 Tbsp. margarine or butter with whisk.
    *BAKE uncovered for 25 minutes or until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender (sauce will thicken slightly when cooling).
    *Remove from oven and let stand a few minutes before serving.
    BAKING NOTES: To prepare 2 casseroles at once, double all ingredients, increase baking dish size accordingly, and bake about 30 min. To bake potatoes and roast meat at the same time, bake at 375°F for about 45 min; 350°F for about 50 min; or 325°F for about 60 min.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving     Unprepared     Prepared
Calories     100     160
Calories from fat     10     60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g*     2%     9%
Saturated Fat 0g     0%     8%
Trans Fat 0g          
Cholesterol 0mg     0%     2%
Sodium 590mg     25%     28%
Total Carbohydrates 20g     7%     8%
Dietary Fiber 1g     4%     4%
Sugars 2g          
Protein 2g

    

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