Recipe

Baby Back Ribs with Maple-Mustard Glaze

By:

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time:

3 hours; 30 minutes active

Servings:

These delectably tender ribs are basted with a simple, luscious, maple-mustard glaze.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
4 pounds baby back ribs
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup

Preparation

Heat oven to 275°F. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, paprika, dry mustard, oregano, salt and pepper.
Place the ribs on a large rimmed baking sheet. Rub the ribs with the spice mixture and tightly cover the baking sheet with foil. Bake for 2 1/2 hours. The meat will be tender and easily pull away from the bone. Let cool.
While the ribs bake, make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, vinegar and maple syrup. Transfer 1/2 cup of the sauce into a small bowl for serving.
Heat grill to medium-high. Grill the ribs, basting with the remaining sauce and turning occasionally, until just turning brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with the reserved sauce.

Serving Suggestion

The simplest way to get perfectly cooked fall-off-the-bone ribs is to bake them in a low oven, then pop them on the grill for a final kiss of smoke and fire. If you want to skip the grill, just drizzle baked ribs with sauce, place under a hot broiler for a few seconds and serve with corn on the cob, potato salad or any other ’cue favorite side.