These little oven-baked sparerib appetizers are perfect for any party or buffet.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hours, 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds cocktail spareribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a shallow baking pan with non-stick foil.Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Arrange ribs in a single layer in the baking pan and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, molasses, cider vinegar, and cumin until well-mixed.
Remove the spareribs, and drain the fat from the pan. Coat the ribs with 1/2 cup of the maple syrup sauce. Bake another 25 minutes. Add remaining sauce, cook another 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Yield: 10 servings as an appetizer
