Maple-Miso Baby Back Ribs

MARINADE

• 3/4 cup maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust flavour)
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground Cayenne
• 6 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp maple vinegar (or cider vinegar)
• 1 tbsp miso

PORK RIBS

• 2 racks baby back ribs

1. Preheat oven to 160° C (325° F).
2. Combine all marinade ingredients and mix well.
3. Brush ribs with marinade.
4. Place ribs on a baking sheet or in an ovenproof casserole and add water to the depth of about 1 cm (3/8 in), just to create steam.
5. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake 2 hours. Serve at once.