Description
These Honey Garlic Ribs are a must-try for any rib enthusiast. Tender, juicy pork baby back ribs are baked to perfection, then coated in a delectable honey garlic sauce and broiled until sticky and caramelized. The perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ribs:
- 3 pounds pork baby back ribs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F.
- Prepare the ribs: Remove the membrane from the ribs, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then wrap in foil and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer and thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Glaze and broil: Brush ribs with sauce, broil for 4–5 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve: Let rest, slice, and serve with extra sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can make the sauce ahead and store it for up to 3 days.
- For extra smoky flavor, finish the ribs on a grill instead of under the broiler.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 ribs
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
