Maple Country Ribs
I brought this recipe with me from Quebec after my husband and I were married. The rich maple flavor impressed my in-laws the first time I made dinner for them.—Anne-Marie Fortin, Swanton, Vermont4 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours
Ingredients
- 3 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and ground cinnamon
Directions
- Place ribs in a Dutch oven. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce
- heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain.
- Place ribs in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl,
- combine the remaining ingredients; pour half over ribs.
- Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until tender, basting
- often with remaining sauce. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (12 ounces) equals 595 calories, 21 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 129 mg cholesterol, 428 mg sodium, 63 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 40 g protein.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.