Maple Mustard Pork Ribs with Marinated Cucumber Salad

Lip smacking good! A simple zippy marinade for roasting pork spare ribs paired with a simple cucumber and pepper salad.

Maple Mustard Pork Ribs

YOU NEED:

• 3 lbs pork spare ribs cut into 2 or 3 rib sections
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp paprika
• 1 Tbps chili powder
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and rub all over the surface of the ribs. Let sit for 30 minutes or overnight in a zip lock back.
2. Preheat oven to 350F.
3. Arrange ribs on a non-stick baking pan and cook for approximately 1 ½ hours turning over at the halfway mark. Any extra marinade can be used as a basting sauce.
4. Let cook slightly then slice between the bones.

Marinated Cucumber Salad

YOU NEED:

• 3 cups cucumber (look for the smallish Armenian varietal as they are especially tender and sweet)
• 1 or 2 red bell peppers sliced thin
• 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all in a bowl and let sit for 30 minutes before serving.