RIBS with Maple BBQ Sauce

It's a long weekend so we had to BBQ.  I'd been saving two packages of ribs in the freezer for the perfect moment, and today seemed like the day.  I like ribs almost as much as I like bacon, and when you buy a whole pig there never seems to be enough of either. Slathered with this amazing Maple BBQ Sauce, I'd say we celebrated in style.

RIBS with Maple BBQ Sauce

4 racks organic, pastured pork ribs

1/3 cup Essence of Emeril seasoning

Sauce:

1/2 cup organic ketchup

1/3 cup local maple syrup

2 Tbsp organic apple cider vinegar

2 cloves organic garlic, shredded

1 organic onion, minced

4 Tbsp organic Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp hot pepper sauce

Method:  Preheat oven to 350*.  Add Essence to both sides of the ribs and rub in well. Place in a large pan, cover with foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

Sauce: In a small pot, combine all the ingredients.  Bring to a boil, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

Remove the ribs from the oven, brush with sauce and grill on a BBQ for about 5 minutes or until sauce starts to caramelize.  Serve hot.

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