Delicious Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 racks pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup honey
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for extra depth)
• 1 tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
• Sliced green onions & sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
2. Prepare the ribs: Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
3. Bake the ribs: Place ribs meat-side up on the rack. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
4. Make the sticky honey garlic sauce:
   • In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce, and chili flakes.
   • Bring to a simmer and let it reduce for 5–7 minutes.
   • Stir cornstarch and water together, then whisk it into the sauce.
   • Cook until thickened. Remove from heat.
5. Coat the ribs:
   • Remove ribs from the oven and increase oven temp to 425°F (220°C).
   • Brush ribs generously with the honey garlic sauce.
   • Return ribs to the oven (uncovered) for 10–15 minutes to caramelize.
6. Serve:
   • Let ribs rest for 5 minutes.
   • Slice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve with extra sauce.

Let me know if you’d like a slow cooker or air fryer version!