3-4 pounds country-style ribs (either boneless or bone-in)
1 cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
1/2 cup applesauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Combine the ingredients for the marinade and pour over the ribs in a ziplock bag. Freeze. On serving day, place frozen ribs and marinade in crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours. Makes 6 servings.