Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs Recipe

Ingredients

For the ribs:

• 2–3 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

For the honey garlic sauce:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
• 2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening)

Instructions

1. Prep the Ribs:
   • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
   • Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs.
   • Pat ribs dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Bake the Ribs:
   • Wrap ribs in foil and place on a baking sheet.
   • Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender.
3. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
   • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
   • Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
   • Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the sauce.
   • Simmer until thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
4. Glaze & Broil:
   • Once ribs are done, remove foil and discard juices.
   • Brush sauce generously over ribs.
   • Broil on high for 3–5 minutes until caramelized and sticky (watch carefully to prevent burning).
5. Serve:
   • Let ribs rest for 5 minutes, slice between bones, and drizzle with more sauce.
   • Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.

Enjoy your sweet, savory, and finger-licking Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs! Let me know if you’d like an air fryer or slow cooker version.