Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs (1–1.5 kg) pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, adds depth)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Prep the Ribs:
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Ribs:
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
- Make the Sticky Sauce:
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1 minute).
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin, and sesame oil.
- Bring to a simmer. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into sauce.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Glaze and Broil:
- Once ribs are tender, remove from oven and discard foil.
- Brush generously with the honey garlic sauce.
- Broil ribs (meat-side up) on high for 4–5 minutes until caramelized and sticky.
- Optional: Brush with more sauce halfway through broiling.
- Serve:
- Let rest a few minutes. Slice between bones.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
📝 Tips:
- For extra flavor, marinate ribs in some of the sauce overnight before baking.
- Sauce can be doubled if you love extra for drizzling.
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