Ingredients
2 pounds maple sugar
1/4 cup salt
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
Zest of 2 lemons
1/4 cup olive oil
4 racks pork spareribs (3 pounds each)
Preparation
Combine sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, thyme, garlic, and zest; spread on a sheet pan; let stand at room temperature overnight so sugar will be hard and dry. Grind in food processor to fine powder.
Brush ribs with oil; lightly coat with sugar mixture.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium hot; grill ribs, fat side down first, until meat is just coming off the bone, 20 to 30 minutes per side. Cool slightly. Slice into individual ribs, and serve.
