Maple Glazed Pork Ribs

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 ### 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** – 1 slab, approximately three pounds

- **Pure Maple Syrup** – 1/2 cup

- **Lite Soy Sauce** – 4 tbsp

- **Garlic Cloves** – 1 cloves, minced

- **Mirin (rice wine)** – 1 1/2 tbsp (found in the ethnic foods aisle of your grocery store)

 

#### How To Make It:

1. Place the ribs in a large stockpot and cover them with water.

2. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Once the ribs finish parboiling, remove them from the water and place them on a platter.

6. Use a basting brush to coat the ribs with the maple glaze, reserving some for basting later.

7. 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.

8. After one hour, open the grill and rotate the slab, this helps with even cooking.

9. Take this opportunity to baste the ribs with the reserved maple glaze.

10. Close the lid and continue cooking for another hour, basting two more times during this final hour.

11. 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 your delicious creation!


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