Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs

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Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup (optional, for extra glaze)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • Optional: 1 tsp sesame oil, sesame seeds, green onions

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ribs

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Pat ribs dry and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet or in a baking dish.
  3. Season lightly with salt and pepper (go easy—the sauce has soy sauce).

2. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce

  1. In a bowl, whisk together:
    • honey
    • soy sauce
    • brown sugar
    • garlic
    • vinegar
    • ketchup (if using)
    • pepper
    • water
  2. Pour half of the sauce over the ribs; reserve the rest for glazing.

3. Bake the Ribs (Low and Slow)

  1. Cover ribs tightly with foil.
  2. Bake for 2–2½ hours, until tender.

4. Reduce the Glaze

  1. While ribs bake, heat the remaining sauce in a small pot.
  2. Simmer on medium-low for 5–8 minutes until thick and sticky.
  3. Set aside.

5. Finish the Ribs (Broil for Stickiness)

  1. Remove foil and brush ribs generously with the thickened sauce.
  2. Broil on high for 3–5 minutes, watching closely, until caramelized and sticky.
  3. Brush with extra glaze before serving.

6. Garnish & Serve

  • Top with sesame seeds and chopped green onion (optional).
  • Serve with rice, potatoes, or a fresh salad.

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