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.