Description
Tender and flavorful Honey Garlic Ribs coated with a sticky, savory glaze that perfectly balances sweet honey with aromatic garlic. This easy recipe requires minimal prep and is ideal for both oven baking and grilling, delivering juicy ribs with rich depth of flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 to 3 lbs Baby back or spare pork ribs
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 4 to 5 Garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh grated ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional for mild heat)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil or sesame oil (for sautéing or enhancing flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure tenderness. Rinse the ribs and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to help the marinade adhere better and improve flavor absorption.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, grated ginger, brown sugar, vinegar, black pepper, and optional chili flakes until smooth and well combined to create a balanced, sticky glaze.
- Marinade the Ribs: Place the ribs in a large zip-lock bag or a shallow dish. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the ribs, seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to let the flavors infuse deeply.
- Cook the Ribs: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking tray with foil and place the ribs on it. Cover the ribs with foil and bake for 2 to 2.5 hours. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush additional sauce over the ribs and uncover to let the glaze thicken and caramelize beautifully.
- Final Touch and Serve: After cooking, let the ribs rest for a few minutes. For an extra sticky and glossy finish, brush reserved sauce and broil or grill the ribs for 3–5 minutes until bubbling and caramelized. Serve warm with your preferred garnishes and sides.
Notes
- Remove the silver skin membrane from ribs for maximum tenderness.
- Marinate ribs longer (overnight) for deeper flavor penetration.
- Cook ribs low and slow to keep them juicy and tender.
- Use a meat thermometer; target 190°F internal temperature for perfect doneness.
- Reserve some sauce for basting and final glazing—this enhances stickiness and flavor.
- Allow ribs to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing to redistribute juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time of at least 2 hours or overnight)
- Cook Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking (also suitable for grilling)
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 6 oz ribs)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg