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Easy Honey Garlic Ribs Recipe

Easy Honey Garlic Ribs Recipe

Sticky-sweet, garlicky ribs that bake until tender, then get glazed and broiled for a lacquered finish. Perfect for weekend dinners.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lb baby back pork ribs membrane removed
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 0.52 cup honey
  • 0.27 cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 0.35 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 0.22 cup water for the sauce base
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic fresh
  • 1 tsp grated ginger fresh or ground
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional heat
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for slurry
  • 1 tbsp water for slurry
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions for serving
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil.
  • Pat ribs dry. Slide a knife under the membrane and peel it off.
  • Season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • Place ribs meat-side up on the pan. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake until tender, 2 to 2½ hours.
  • While ribs bake, whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, water, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch with water. Stream into sauce, stirring, until glossy and thick, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Uncover ribs. Brush generously with the honey garlic glaze.
  • Broil on the top rack until caramelized, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch closely.
  • Rest 5 minutes. Slice between bones, toss with extra sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Try a smoky twist: add 1 tsp liquid smoke to the sauce. For make-ahead, bake ribs a day early, chill, then glaze and broil before serving. Leftovers keep 3 days; reheat covered at 300°F with a splash of water.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Honey Garlic Ribs Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.