🍯🧄 Honey Garlic Ribs (Sticky, Sweet & Savory)
These ribs are tender, saucy, and finger-licking good. Easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
2–3 lb (1–1.5 kg) pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tsp paprika (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Honey Garlic Sauce
½ cup honey
⅓ cup soy sauce
5–6 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional, but great)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Method (Oven – Most Popular)
Prep the ribs:
Preheat oven to 160°C / 325°F. Remove membrane from ribs if needed. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Bake low & slow:
Wrap ribs tightly in foil. Place on a baking tray and bake for 2 to 2½ hours until very tender.
Make the sauce:
In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and ginger. Simmer 5–7 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and glossy.
Glaze & caramelize:
Unwrap ribs, brush generously with sauce. Increase oven to 220°C / 425°F and bake uncovered 10–15 minutes, flipping once and brushing more sauce, until sticky and caramelized.
Serve:
Rest 5 minutes, slice, and enjoy!
Slow Cooker Option
Place seasoned ribs in slow cooker.
Pour sauce over ribs.
Cook 6–7 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH.
Optional: Broil 5 minutes at the end for sticky edges.
Tips
Want heat? Add ½–1 tsp chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce 🌶️
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or coleslaw
Leftovers are 🔥 the next day
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