Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 racks of pork ribs (about 3–4 lbs)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil

For the Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (optional but adds depth)
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a kick)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ribs:
   • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
   • Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs for tenderness.
   • Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Bake the Ribs:
   • Wrap ribs in foil and place on a baking sheet.
   • Bake for 2.5–3 hours or until ribs are tender.
3. Make the Sauce:
   • In a saucepan over medium heat, add oil and sauté garlic and ginger for 1–2 minutes.
   • Add honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and vinegar. Stir well.
   • Simmer for 5 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the sauce.
   • Continue cooking until thickened (about 2–3 minutes). Add red pepper flakes if desired.
4. Glaze and Broil:
   • Once ribs are tender, remove from foil and brush generously with the sticky sauce.
   • Broil for 3–5 minutes until caramelized and sticky, watching closely to avoid burning.
5. Serve:
   • Slice between the bones and drizzle with extra sauce.
   • Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds (optional).

Enjoy your finger-licking Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs! Let me know if you want a slow cooker or grill version too.