4 pounds spareribs
Salt, as needed
1/2 teaspoon mixed pickling spices
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup maple-flavored syrup
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Sprinkle spareribs with salt.
Tie pickling spice in cheesecloth and set aside.
In a medium saucepan cook onion in oil until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add cheesecloth packet, syrup, vinegar, water, mustard and pepper; simmer 20 minutes. Remove cheesecloth.
Prepare medium banked fire in covered kettle-style grill.
Grill ribs over indirect heat 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until tender. During last 5 minutes of grilling, brush ribs occasionally with maple glaze, turning to glaze evenly.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 843 calories
Protein 52 grams
Fat 56 grams
Sodium 485 milligrams
Cholesterol 214 milligrams