Maple Cocktail Rib Bites Food

MAPLE COCKTAIL RIB BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the ribs into 1 1/2-2" pieces. Place either a disposable tin pan or a shallow baking dish lined with non-stick foil. Salt and pepper the ribs to taste.
• Cover with foil and place in the oven for 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the remaining basting sauce.
• Remove the ribs from the oven and drain any fatty liquid. Toss with 1/2 cup of the sauce.
• Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake an additional 30 minutes, basting with the remaining sauce.

MAPLE KIELBASA BITES

Steps:

• Cut kielbasa into bite-size pieces.
• Dip pieces into a mixture of maple syrup whisked with mustard.
• Thread the kielbasa chunks onto skewers and grill over medium heat, about 3 minutes per side or until browned and heated through.

CROCK POT MAPLE COUNTRY RIBS

Steps:

• Mix everything in your crock pot and cook on low 6-8 hours.

MAPLE CHIPOTLE BARBECUE BRAISED RIBS

Steps:

• Place ribs in a single layer in a large covered roasting pan or on a cookie sheet that you have covered with aluminum foil.
• Rub all over the surface of the ribs with rub. You can do this step the day before and let the ribs marinate in the spices overnight to infuse the flavor into the meat.
• Cover the ribs with foil and bake in a 300 degree oven for 1.5 hours.
• Make the barbecue sauce: In a small sauce pan, cook the onions and garlic in the olive oil until well softened and beginning to caramelize.
• Add the other ingredients and simmer slowly for about 20-30 minutes or until reduced by .25 the initial volume, stirring often.
• When cool, puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• After the ribs have dry cooked for ~1.5 hours, let them cool to be able to cut the meat into individual ribs and place in a covered roasting pan.
• Combine the braise ingredients and add the braise to the pan, cover, and return to the oven for 1.5 - 2 hours or until they are very tender with the meat falling off the bones.

MOLASSES-GLAZED COCKTAIL RIBS

Steps:

• Place the vinegar, molasses, maple syrup, mustard, and harissa in a large bowl; mix to combine. Add ribs and let marinate for 1 hour, covered, in the refrigerator.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Transfer ribs from marinade to 2 rimmed baking sheets or other ovenproof pan with 1-inch-high sides, reserving marinade. Season ribs with salt and pepper; transfer to oven. Cook ribs for 30 minutes, basting twice with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade and continue cooking until ribs are glazed and cooked through, about 15 minutes more. Serve warm.