Maple Glazed Pork Ribs
A Tender Sweet Goodness You Can't Deny
When it comes to preparing pork ribs on the grill, there are
countless methods, but let me share one of my favorites with you. The key is to
achieve that perfect texture in your mouth, whether you prefer the meat to
"melt in your mouth and fall off the bone" or have a satisfying
"bite and tear" feel.
For this particular recipe, we'll use the parboiling and
grilling method. Parboiling partially cooks the ribs in boiling water,
rendering off some fat and reducing grill cook time while preventing flare-ups.
Keep in mind that this method takes about three hours, but the end result is
well worth the wait!
Ingredients:
- Pork
Spareribs – 2 slabs, approximately three pounds each
- Pure
Maple Syrup – 1 cup
- Lite
Soy Sauce – 1/4 cup
- Garlic
Cloves – 2 cloves, minced
- Mirin
(rice wine) – 3 tbsp (found in the ethnic foods aisle of your grocery
store)
How To Make It:
- Place
the ribs in a large stockpot and cover them with water.
- Bring
the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer for 30
minutes.
- While
the ribs parboil, prepare the Maple glaze. In a measuring cup, mix
together the maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic cloves, and Mirin. Set
the glaze aside.
- Prepare
your grill by cleaning and oiling the grates with vegetable oil. Preheat
the grill to about 325-375 degrees Fahrenheit. For this recipe, we'll use
a gas grill for convenience. We'll cook the ribs over INDIRECT heat, which
means lighting only half the grill burners and placing the slabs over the
unlit side.
- Once
the ribs finish parboiling, remove them from the water and place them on a
platter.
- Use a
basting brush to coat the ribs with the maple glaze, reserving some for
basting later.
- Place
the ribs on the grill over the unlit side and close the lid. Maintain the
temperature between 325-375 degrees Fahrenheit. Remember, resist the
temptation to frequently open the grill and check on your "grilling
masterpiece." Each time you do so, the temperature drops, prolonging
the cooking time. Be patient to ensure perfectly cooked ribs.
- After
one hour, open the grill and rotate the slabs, moving the one closest to
the heat away from it, and vice versa.
- Take
this opportunity to baste the ribs with the reserved maple glaze.
- Close
the lid and continue cooking for another hour, basting two more times
during this final hour.
- Once
done, remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes
before indulging in those juicy, mouthwatering, maple-glazed pork ribs.
Enjoy!