This recipe delivers tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. It’s perfect for a backyard barbecue or a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients:
- For the Ribs:
- 3 pounds baby back ribs, membrane removed
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Honey Garlic Glaze:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ribs:
- Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the ribs with salt and pepper.
- Make the Honey Garlic Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cook the Ribs:
- Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place the ribs bone-side down in a roasting pan.
- Bake for 2-2.5 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
- Grill Method:
- Preheat grill to medium heat (around 350°F/175°C).
- Grill the ribs bone-side down for 1 hour, then flip and grill for another 30-45 minutes, or until tender.
- Oven Method:
- Glaze the Ribs:
- Once the ribs are cooked, increase the oven temperature to broil or turn the grill to high heat.
- Brush both sides of the ribs generously with the honey garlic glaze.
- Broil/grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- Serve:
- Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before cutting into individual ribs or serving whole.
- Serve with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or grilled vegetables.