13 sweet and savory recipes with maple syrup

What is so intriguing about this pork shoulder, you ask?

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We all know that maple syrup is a staple for a successful brunch. We pour too much of it on our short stack, form tiny pools of it in the hollows of our waffle, and let it overflow onto our sausage links. Maple syrup ups the ante in a big way — at times, it makes everything else seem like a mere vehicle for its consumption. But, while we're rehydrating our pancakes with a second pouring, let us not forget that maple syrup isn't just for breakfast; it isn't just for sweets; and it isn't the star of every show.

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