Fall off the Bone Baked Maple Glazed Ribs

These are SOOOO good; fall of the bone tender and a spicy sweet homemade BBQ sauce. The low temperature cooking aspect is easily changed based on how long you have (I've baked for 5 hours before at a lower temp) but this is the basic cooking time/temp required. If you extend the cooking time, just drop the temperature a bit. I have to admit that I never measure the maple syrup, I just pour over until coated.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  pork baby back ribs
•  seasoning salt (or rib rub)
• 1  cup maple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 3  tablespoons  firmly packed brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons white vinegar
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F Rub seasoning salt onto ribs. Place ribs in a large roasting or baking pan.
2. Bake about 30 minutes, until meat is browned.
3. Reduce the oven to 300°F Pour maple syrup over the ribs.
4. Place a large piece of aluminum foil over pan, tenting in the center and sealing the edges tightly. Bake 1 hour, 30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile (for the BBQ sauce), combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, chili powder and garlic with 2 tbs water in a small saucepan.
6. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
7. Pour BBQ sauce over ribs and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer. Baste occasionally.