🛒 Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (1 kg) pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry for thickening)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Ribs
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs. Pat dry with paper towels.
2️⃣ Season
Rub ribs with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil. Make sure they are evenly coated.
3️⃣ Bake
Wrap ribs tightly in foil and place on a baking tray.
Bake for 2 to 2½ hours until tender and juicy.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar.
Simmer for 5–7 minutes. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
5️⃣ Glaze & Broil
Remove ribs from oven and brush generously with honey garlic sauce.
Broil for 5–8 minutes until sticky, caramelized, and slightly charred on the edges.
6️⃣ Serve
Let ribs rest for 5 minutes. Slice and drizzle extra sauce on top. Serve hot.
🔥 Tips for Perfect Sticky Ribs:
✔ Remove the membrane for ultra-tender ribs.
✔ Slow baking makes the meat fall-off-the-bone soft.
✔ Don’t skip broiling — it gives that sticky, caramelized finish.
✔ For extra flavor, marinate ribs overnight before baking.
✔ Add chili flakes if you like a sweet-spicy kick.