Maple syrup goes beyond pancakes and baked goods in these surprising and irresistible maple syrup recipes.

Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs
: Quentin Bacon 1/18 The secret to these knee-wobblingly tender little lovelies? Roast 'em low and slow and then toss 'em on the grill for just a short spell. Which means you don't have to constantly tend a smoker from dawn to dusk.
Recipe Maple Walnut Squares
: Todd Coleman 2/18 "Intensely maple-y.” "Amazing.“ “Much easier than making pie.” “A recipe I'll make again and again.” That’s what folks are saying about these spectacularly sweet and gooey maple walnut bars.
Recipe Chipotle Maple Barbecue Sauce
: David Leite 3/18 This indescribably must-have-more-of-this sauce boasts the complex sweetness of maple syrup and the smoky spice of chipotle peppers. Slather it at will.
Recipe Chipotle Maple Barbecue Beef Brisket
: Quentin Bacon 4/18 All the messy, smoky goodness of a backyard barbecue minus the messy, smoky backyard.
Recipe Maple Bacon
: Billy Law 5/18 Forget the mixed nuts and nachos. This maple bacon is what we care to toss back while sipping a beer and
Recipe Duck Breast With Maple Bourbon Sauce and Sriracha Carrots
: Stephanie Le 6/18 "Sophisticated, beautiful to look at, and certainly delicious." "Definitely a keeper!" That's what folks are saying about this recipe.
Recipe Cornbread
: Jennifer May 7/18 An easy, foolproof, ever so slightly sweet corn bread that comes together as quickly as it disappears. Just watch it.
Recipe Cornmeal-Bacon Waffles with Thyme-Infused Maple Syrup
: Erin Kunkel 8/18 Ever done a face-plant in a stack of waffles? Neither had we--until this recipe. We have a hunch you're going to want to know them up close and personal, too.
Recipe Bacon Jam
: Linda Xiao and Brooks Walker 9/18 Maybe what the world needs is a single currency. Like jars of this sweet, rich, intense bacon jam that makes everything better.
Recipe Paleo Banana Bread
: Lea Valle 10/18 This is gluten-free and paleo-friendly, for those keeping track of such things. But it's also awesome enough for anyone to fall for it.
Recipe Homemade Maple-Espresso Bacon
: David Leite 11/18 A richly porky, nicely salted, slightly peppery, pleasantly sweet taste with a lingering maple syrup flavor. That's what you can expect from this crazy easy homemade bacon.
Recipe Maple Glazed Turkey
: Alan Benson 12/18 Gluten-free. Dairy-free. Paleo-friendly. And tastes magnificent. Things just got a heck of a lot easier for you to plan your Thanksgiving menu.
Recipe Popcorn with Bacon Fat, Bacon, and Maple Syrup
: Marcus Nilsson 13/18 Wicked. Sinful. Indulgent. Those are just a few of the words being bandied about by folks who've succumbed to this crack-like concoction. What better to do than make some and settle in with Netflix?
Recipe Maple Parsnip Cake
: Laura Edwards 14/18 Though not quite as sweet as everyone’s beloved carrot cake, this unpretentious parsnip version never fails to wow.
Recipe Maple-Brined Pork Chops with Pear Chutney
: Kate Sears 15/18 The trickiest part of making this recipe? Not drifting into a reverie at the mere thought of these subtly sweet chops.
Recipe Maple Pecan Pie
: Iain Bagwell 16/18 Distinct from other pecan pies in one notable way, this recipe draws on robust maple syrup to usurp cloying corn syrup. You're welcome.
Recipe Glazed Soft Maple Cookies
: Jacqui Caulton 17/18 Soft and tender and almost cake-like—some would say even pancake-like. A lovely reminder that yes, maple cookies are completely appropriate at the breakfast table.
Recipe Maple Syrup Snow
: Jason Lowe 18/18 Indulge your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with this charming caramel-like candy made by drizzling maple syrup onto fresh snow. Its provenance may be outdated but its appeal transcends time.
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