4 pounds spareribs
Salt, as needed
teaspoon mixed pickling spices
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
cup maple-flavored syrup
cup vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
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 to 2 hours, until tender. During last 5 minutes of grilling, brush ribs occasionally with maple glaze, turning to glaze evenly.
Yield: 4 servings
Source: The Other White Meat