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Demetra Overton

Sheet Pan Ribs with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts - Pork the Taste of Now

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 57 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • one rack of ribs
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1/2 pound of Brussels sprouts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees
  2. Place the ribs, bony side down, on the sheet pan. Scatter the Brussels sprouts on the pan
  3. Cut the sweet potatoes into chunks and add it to the pan
  4. Cut the acorn squash in half through the stem, remove the seeds, and cut into pieces.
  5. Place the acorn squash on the pan
  6. Toss everything in the spices and pour the maple syrup over everything
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes
  8. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes
  9. Baste the ribs and vegetables with pan juices and broil for a minute or two. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning
  10. Serve