Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 2–3 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp oil

For the Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce:

• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional but recommended)
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (for thickening)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep the Ribs:
   Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Pat dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Bake the Ribs:
   • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
   • Wrap ribs tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
   • Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
3. Make the Sauce:
   • In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
   • Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
   • Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened (about 1–2 minutes). Remove from heat.
4. Grill or Broil:
   • Once ribs are tender, remove from foil and place on a grill or under a broiler.
   • Brush generously with the honey garlic sauce.
   • Cook for 5–8 minutes, flipping and brushing again until caramelized and sticky.
5. Serve:
   Let ribs rest for a few minutes. Slice and serve with extra sauce on the side.

Let me know if you’d like a slow cooker or air fryer version too!