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Maple Cocktail Spareribs Recipe

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com

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

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