Boy does this New England girl love all things maple. And I’ve been dying to try these Maple Glazed Ribs. (So have my boys.)

The recipe comes from Parker’s Maple Barn restaurant in Mason, a woodsy little New Hampshire town known to be the boyhood home of Uncle Sam. (The Mason dwellers are quite proud of that fact.)

Meander by a quaint little covered bridge on your way, and in no time at all, you’re there.

Parker’s Maple Barn is a lovely, rustic breakfast/lunch restaurant in the backwoods, started as a sugar house in the ’60’s. The unique dining area inside is the original 1800’s barn and silo.

And time stands still. It’s that kind of place.

We’ve been to Parker Maple Barn on several occasions to celebrate stellar report cards. (It’s good food that speaks loudest to my boys.) THLG will take a field trip there soon so you can check out the homemade sausage, maple syrup and maple coffee.

Today we’re talking Maple Glazed Ribs. The Parker Maple House maple glazed ribs recipe was published in the local paper several years ago. Friends saw it, knew our love for Parker Maple Barn, kindly cut it out for us. (!)

These ribs were incredibly easy to make!!!

So early this morning, I unwrapped two large racks of baby back ribs, six pounds in all. Salted ’em, cooked ’em uncovered at 350 degrees for half an hour. Pulled them out, basted them with pure maple syrup…wrapped ’em tightly in foil, cooked ’em for eleven more hours at 250 degrees.

Didn’t open the oven. Didn’t even peek. (Ok, I lied. I peeked. But I did not open that foil all day, scout’s honor.)

But we smelled ’em. Boy did we ever.

Great anticipation on account of those baby back ribs… a mingle of roasting ribs and warm, sweet maple wafting through the house all day. Like a sugar house.

“What’s cookin’ Mom?”

“It’s torture smelling these ribs…”

“Are we ever gonna eat???”

Let’s just say we had quite the build-up to tonight’s dinner, eleven and a half hours cooking time in all. The rib meat was fall off the bone tender. Sweet maple glazed. And succulent.

Maple Glazed Ribs with Garlic Rosemary Potato Fries

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Maple Glazed Ribs

Course Main Dish

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 hours hours

Total Time 12 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Allie Taylor

Ingredients

• 2 racks baby back ribs
• salt
• Pure maple syrup

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place ribs in roasting pan and sprinkle with salt. Bake for approximately 25 minutes. After the ribs are golden brown, remove from oven.
• Baste with pure maple syrup.
• Lower the oven temperature to 250 degrees.
• Tightly wrap the ribs with foil.
• Make sure not to put any holes in the foil in order to maintain moisture and flavor.
• Return to the oven for approximately ten hours.
• When you open the foil to check the ribs (carefully avoid the steam),
• You should be able to place a fork into the meat and it should immediately fall off the bone.
• If there is any resistance or hardness, continue cooking in the oven for up to two hours longer.
• After cooking is complete, coat with another layer of maple syrup.
• If not serving immediately, wrap in plastic to keep moist until ready to use.
• To serve, cut each rack in half.

Notes

This method of slow cooking Maple Glazed Baby Back Ribs assures the most tender, moist and delicious maple-flavored ribs.

Cook for ten hours. If not fall off the bone tender, cook for up to an additional two hours. I cooked uncovered for 30 minutes, then 11 hours foil wrapped, a total of 11 hours and 30 minutes.

You may also enjoy: Vanilla Bean Maple Syrup

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I’ve been waiting my whole life to write this post. Feels like it anyway. If there’s one place I adore in all of New England and want the world to know about, it’s Pickity Place in Mason, NH. (!)

It’s a restaurant, but also a destination. And even more so an experience. Quaint. Historic. Charming. Gourmet. Enchanting. This is Pickity Place.

In their own words:

“Since 1786 our quaint little red cottage has graced the hills of southern New Hampshire, seemingly untouched by time. The enchanting cottage was chosen by Elizabeth Orton Jones as the model for her illustrations in Little Red Riding Hood (Little Golden Books, 1948).

Today it is a mecca for gardeners, foodies and anyone looking for inspiration and relaxation. You will still find our hilltop hideaway at the end of the winding dirt road. Lighten your spirit as you step out of your world and into ours. Welcome to Pickity Place.”

On our field trip today, we’ll enter the cottage, check out Grandma’s room as we wait to be called for our seating. Then a coursed, gourmet lunch. And finally an explore of the gardens and shopping at Pickity Place. So let’s go!

Pickity Place, where time stands still…

Can only imagine how ancient this gnarly white ash tree is, right outside the restaurant entrance.

While waiting in the quaint reception area, sneak a peek of WHO is occupying Grandmother’s bed! (Suspiciously, no sign of Grandmother.)

I’ve always loved the stenciling in the parlor waiting area! Pickity has been featured in countless publications including Yankee Magazine and is an award-winning restaurant!

“Our 5-course gourmet luncheon draws guests back to Pickity Place time after time. From appetizers to dessert, the delightfully different luncheon dishes are accented with herbs and edible flowers grown and harvested from our very own culinary garden, served in a quaint, comfortable atmosphere.

Our menu changes each month and we serve at three private seatings each day: 11:30, 12:45 and 2:00. The dining room is open seven days a week and reservations are advised to assure a table. ”

My five course gourmet herbal luncheon included this decadent flourless chocolate brownie dessert!

Time to walk the beautiful grounds, see what we can see…

Cheerful, bright colors everywhere you look…

This little vignette was in the front gardens…..

Now we’re passing the kitchen entrance… 1786 is hiding behind the flag.

Straight ahead is a lovely little gift shop chock full of NH-made artisan items…

Check out the gardens as we follow the little stone pathway down to the herb shop…

You’ll find every herb and flower imaginable as well as one-of-a-kind wind chimes, fairy houses and bird houses…

It smells heavenly in this delightful little greenhouse…

I was smitten with these gorgeous Canterbury Bells that now reside in my garden!

A fun time celebrating Mother’s Day several years ago at Pickity Place with some great moms…my mom, sister and sister-in-laws…

Pickity Place is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or just for a delightful change of pace. If you’ve never visited Pickity Place, you’re in for a real treat. Add it to your bucket list, you won’t be disappointed.

Other classic New England destinations: Bedford Village Inn and Simon Pearce Glass

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