Ingredients:

* 2 pounds cocktail spareribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
* 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
* 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
* 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a shallow baking pan with non-stick foil.

Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Arrange ribs in a single layer in the baking pan and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Meanwhile, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, molasses, cider vinegar, and cumin until well-mixed.

Remove the spareribs, and drain the fat from the pan.Coat the ribs with 1/2 cup of the maple syrup sauce. Bake another 25 minutes.Add remaining sauce, cook another 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.