These ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze that’s irresistibly sticky and delicious. Perfect for a weekend barbecue or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients:
- For the Ribs:
- 2-3 pounds pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- For the Honey Garlic Glaze:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- Optional: red pepper flakes for garnish, sesame seeds, chopped green onions
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ribs:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs (if present). This helps with tenderness.
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, pepper, and brown sugar.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
- Bake the Ribs:
- Place the ribs in a large baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with foil. If you are using a baking sheet, you can wrap the ribs tightly in foil to retain moisture.
- Bake for 2.5-3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat is pulling away from the bones.
- Prepare the Honey Garlic Glaze:
- While the ribs are baking, prepare the glaze.
- In a medium saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the cornstarch slurry, and stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
- Glaze the Ribs:
- Once the ribs are cooked, remove them from the oven.
- Brush the ribs generously with the honey garlic glaze on both sides.
- If you would like to have a very sticky outside, you can broil the ribs for 2-3 minutes after glazing. Watch them closely so they do not burn.
- Serve:
- Slice the ribs into individual portions.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions, if desired.
- Serve the sticky honey garlic ribs immediately with your favorite sides.
- Enjoy!