Maple-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Maple-Glazed Baby Back Ribs balance rich pork with a glossy, sweet-tangy lacquer from maple syrup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire. The meat turns tender and sticky, with gentle caramel notes and a hint of vinegar brightness. Serve these ribs for a relaxed weekend cookout or game-day spread when you want finger-licking, crowd-pleasing flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maple-Glazed Baby Back Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 18 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the ribs in a large pot and cover them with water. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour, or until the meat is tender. Drain, then move the ribs to a shallow dish.
- 2
In a small saucepan, mix the maple syrup, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and mustard powder. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Let cool slightly, then pour over the ribs and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- 3
Set up the grill for indirect heat. Remove the ribs from the marinade. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and boil it for several minutes.
- 4
Lightly oil the grate. Cook for about 20 minutes, brushing frequently with the cooked marinade, until nicely glazed.
- Calories 548.05 kcal High 27%
- Protein 42.6 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 40.69 g 15%
- Total Fat 22.37 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 8.1 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 152.04 mg High 51%
- Sodium 296.17 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 40.04 g --
- Added Sugars 1.07 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 62.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 637.17 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 6.28 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.59 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Maple Glazed Baby Back Ribs is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Baby Back Ribs, Brown Sugar, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 548.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maple-Glazed Baby Back Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Baby Back Ribs, Brown Sugar, Dry Mustard, Ketchup. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maple-Glazed Baby Back Ribs?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 548.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maple-Glazed Baby Back Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Maple-Glazed Baby Back Ribs healthy?
- Maple-Glazed Baby Back Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 548.05 calories and 42.6 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 296.17 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.1 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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