MAPLE SUGAR BBQ PORK RIBS RECIPE
Summertime is my favorite time to grill. There is nothing better than long summer nights,
cold drinks, hot ribs and entertaining with friends to set the scene for an ideal Georgia summer
barbecue.
I personally enjoy cooking with pork for a couple of reasons: first, the flavor of the meat. Its
natural flavor is so delicious, it doesn’t require much seasoning. Second, pork is convenient to
cook and can be easily prepared. Its versatility allows for the use of different cooking methods to
fit any lifestyle.
I love this maple sugar BBQ pork ribs recipe because pork ribs are so tender. The meat will
definitely fall right off the bone, and the barbecue sauce is sweet and savory. These ribs pair
really well with corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese and/or salad.
This recipe provides the best combination of salty and sweet, so make sure you bookmark
this recipe for all your summer entertaining needs.
MAPLE SUGAR BBQ PORK RIBS
Ingredients
4 pounds pork ribs
1/3 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
ERICA KEY is a Smyrna resident and
loves having dinner at C&S Seafood &
Oyster Bar, enjoys brunching at Paces
& Vine, and relishes in sipping a
cocktail or two at Elevation Chophouse.
Erica regularly features restaurants,
wine, chefs, and entertaining tips on
her food blog, Eating with Erica. Visit
eatingwitherica.com for more recipes
and metro Atlanta foodie news.
DIRECTIONS
• Place ribs in a large pot and cover with water, then
simmer for one hour or until the meat is tender.
• Drain. Transfer the ribs to a shallow dish.
• In a small saucepan, stir together maple syrup, brown
sugar, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt,
and mustard powder.
• Bring to a low boil and cook for five minutes, stirring
frequently.
• Cool slightly, then pour over ribs and marinate in the
refrigerator for two hours.
• Prepare grill for cooking with indirect heat.
• Remove ribs from marinade.
• Transfer marinade to a small saucepan and boil for
several minutes.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook for about 20 minutes
and baste with the cooked marinade frequently until
nicely glazed.
• Serve and enjoy!
18 COBB LIFE | JUNE 2021
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