Baby back ribs are less fatty than spareribs, and this marinade is flavorful without being a heavy barbecue sauce.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 cup orange juice
4 garlic cloves, pressed
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
2 pounds baby back pork ribs (about 2 slabs)
1/4 cup maple syrup
Preparation
Step 1
Combine first 5 ingredients in large baking dish. Add ribs and turn to coat. Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight.
Step 2
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove ribs from marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, turning occasionally, approximately 25 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, place marinade in heavy small saucepan. Add maple syrup and boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 18 minutes. Brush ribs with glaze. Grill ribs 1 minute longer and serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving: calories
440; fat
27 g; sodium
86 mg; cholesterol
107 mg
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
