Here’s a delicious Honey Garlic Ribs recipe — tender, sticky, and full of sweet–savory flavor! 🍯🧄
🍖 Ingredients
For about 2–3 lbs (1–1.5 kg) of pork ribs:
- 2–3 lbs pork ribs (side or baby back)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce (additional for sauce)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
- 1–2 tbsp water (for slurry)
🔪 Directions
1. Pre-boil the ribs (for tenderness)
- Cut ribs into individual pieces or manageable sections.
- Place in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
- Add salt and pepper. Simmer for 25–30 minutes.
- Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
(Optional but recommended — removes excess fat and makes ribs tender.)
2. Make the honey garlic sauce
In a small bowl, mix:
- Minced garlic
- Honey
- Brown sugar
- Soy sauce
- Vinegar
- (Optional: sesame oil and ginger)
3. Bake or grill
Oven method:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking tray with foil and place ribs on it.
- Brush ribs with sauce.
- Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway and brushing more sauce each time.
- For sticky, caramelized ribs, broil for 3–5 minutes at the end.
Grill method:
- Grill ribs on medium heat.
- Brush with sauce frequently until cooked through and glossy (about 15–20 minutes).
4. (Optional) Thicken extra sauce
- Pour leftover marinade into a small saucepan.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes; mix cornstarch and water into a slurry and stir in to thicken.
- Brush over ribs before serving.
🌿 To Serve
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve with steamed rice, roasted veggies, or coleslaw.
Would you like me to adapt this recipe for slow cooker or Instant Pot instead?
