Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

2 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tablespoons brown sugar

4 garlic cloves, minced (or 1½ tsp garlic powder)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

1 tablespoon ketchup (optional, for extra stickiness and color)

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon ginger (fresh grated or powdered)

1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional for flavor)

Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
Set to 300°F (150°C).

2. Prepare the ribs:

Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs for tenderness.

Cut into sections of 3–4 ribs if desired.

Season lightly with salt and pepper.

 

3. Bake the ribs:

Wrap ribs in foil, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 2 to 2½ hours, until tender.

(Alternatively, you can slow cook them on low for 6–7 hours.)

 

4. Make the sticky honey garlic sauce:

In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, vinegar, ketchup, pepper, ginger, and sesame oil.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened (about 5–7 minutes).

 

5. Glaze the ribs:

Remove ribs from foil and discard excess fat/juices.

Brush generously with the sauce.

Broil or grill for 5–8 minutes, flipping once and brushing more sauce, until sticky and caramelized.

 

6. Serve:

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.