Directions

• 4 ounces maple syrup
• Garlic powder, salt, ground pepper, thyme or poultry seasoning to taste
• (For a dry rub, substitute 1/4 maple syrup crystals for the maple syrup)
• Rinse and dry ribs thoroughly and apply rub. Refrigerate for 1 hour, let stand for 30 minutes in closed container.
• Smoke-cook over hickory wood for 3 to 3-1/2 hours at 180�F.
• Serve with a sweet, barbecue sauce.
• Recommended wood: hickory