INGREDIENTS
- 2 racks of pork ribs (about 3–4 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the sticky honey garlic sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the ribs:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs for more tender meat.
- Rub the ribs with olive oil, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Bake the ribs:
- Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
- Make the sticky sauce:
- While the ribs bake, add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
- Glaze and broil the ribs:
- Once the ribs are cooked, remove them from the foil and discard any liquid.
- Brush the sticky honey garlic sauce generously over both sides of the ribs.
- Place the ribs under the oven broiler (or on a hot grill) for 5–7 minutes, basting once more halfway through, until the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven, slice between the bones, and serve warm with extra sauce on the side if desired.
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