Maple-Apple Party Riblets

By lewolfe50

Ingredients

• 2 lb pork back ribs, cut across bones to make riblets
• 1/2 cup real maple syrup
• 1/4 cup apple jelly
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat oven to 450°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Place meaty sides down in foil-lined pan; cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes.
2.Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, stir together remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and well blended. Remove from heat.
3.Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Remove ribs from oven. Uncover; drain liquid from ribs. Turn ribs meaty sides up; brush with 1/2 of syrup mixture.
4.Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Brush with remaining syrup mixture; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until ribs are tender and glazed.