Juicy, tender ribs glazed with a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.
Ingredients:
- For the ribs:
- 3 pounds baby back ribs
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- For the honey garlic sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
- Prepare the ribs:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the ribs with salt and pepper.
- Make the honey garlic sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Cook the ribs:
- Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Pour half of the honey garlic sauce over the ribs.
- Cover the baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 2 hours.
- Remove the foil and brush the ribs with the remaining sauce.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the ribs are tender.
- Serve:
- Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, marinate the ribs in the honey garlic sauce overnight.
- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve the ribs with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a side salad.
Enjoy!