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Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs glazed with honey garlic sauce in a ceramic dish

Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs

Summary: Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs are tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs coated in a sweet, garlicky glaze that caramelizes perfectly for a sticky, finger-licking finish. Ideal for family gatherings, meal prep, or satisfying cravings, these ribs balance sweet honey, savory soy, and aromatic garlic with a hint of chili for depth.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce optional
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Large skillet
  • Baking tray + foil
  • - Saucepan
  • Tongs
  • Basting brush

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. 1️⃣ Prepare the Ribs:
  3. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  4. Remove the silver membrane from the ribs for tenderness.
  5. Season ribs with salt and pepper.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear ribs on all sides until golden.
  7. 2️⃣ Bake the Ribs:
  8. Place ribs on a foil-lined tray, cover with foil.
  9. Bake 2.5-3 hours until tender.
  10. 3️⃣ Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
  11. In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, vinegar, hoisin, ginger, and chili flakes.
  12. Bring to boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  13. Add cornstarch slurry, cook until thickened.
  14. 4️⃣ Glaze and Caramelize:
  15. Remove ribs, brush generously with sauce.
  16. Increase oven to 400°F (200°C), bake 10-15 min uncovered or broil 3-5 min for a sticky finish.
  17. 5️⃣ Serve:
  18. Slice between bones, drizzle extra glaze, garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
  19. Tips and Variations:
  20. For spicier honey garlic ribs, add sriracha to the sauce.
  21. Grill finish option: Bake ribs 2 hrs, then grill while brushing with sauce.
  22. Try with beef ribs (adjust cook time).
  23. Marinate overnight in half the sauce for deeper flavor.

Notes

Notes:
These Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs are a guaranteed hit for gatherings and meal prepping alike, providing tender, flavor-packed ribs with a beautiful sticky glaze that will impress your family.