Here’s a delicious recipe for Honey Garlic Ribs—sticky, sweet, and packed with flavor. You can make them in the oven or on the grill.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2–3 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Marinade/Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp ketchup (optional, for thickness)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ginger, minced or grated
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Ribs:
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) or prepare a medium-low grill.
- Remove the silver skin/membrane from the back of the ribs (for tender results).
- Season ribs with salt and pepper.
2. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, vinegar, ginger, and chili flakes.
3. Cook the Ribs (Oven Method):
- Place ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Brush generously with half the honey garlic sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake 2–2.5 hours until tender.
- Remove foil, brush with remaining sauce, and bake an additional 20–30 minutes at 375°F (190°C) until caramelized.
4. Cook the Ribs (Grill Method):
- Pre-cook ribs in foil on a low grill or in the oven for 1.5–2 hours until tender.
- Brush with sauce and grill over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, turning and basting often until sticky and caramelized.
5. Serve:
- Slice between bones and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
- Pair with coleslaw, rice, or roasted vegetables.
💡 Tips:
- For extra sticky ribs, brush a few extra times with sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Leftover ribs reheat well and are even more flavorful the next day.
- If you like a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke or grill over charcoal.
I can also give a quick 45-minute honey garlic ribs recipe that’s tender and caramelized without the long bake if you want a faster version. Do you want that?
