Sweet, savory, and packed with bold flavor, these Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs are tender on the inside with a delicious caramelized glaze. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or backyard cookouts.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings
4–6 servings
Equipment
- Baking sheet or roasting pan
- Aluminum foil
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Basting brush
Ingredients
For the Ribs
- 2 racks pork ribs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Ingredient Notes
- Baby back ribs cook tender and juicy.
- Fresh garlic gives the best flavor.
- Honey helps create the sticky glaze.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ribs
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove membrane from the back of the ribs if needed.
Step 2: Season
Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Rub evenly over both sides of the ribs.
Step 3: Bake
Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 2 hours until tender.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Glaze the Ribs
Remove ribs from the oven and brush generously with honey garlic sauce.
Step 6: Broil
Broil for 3–5 minutes until sticky and caramelized, brushing with extra sauce if desired.
Step 7: Serve
Slice and serve hot with extra sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 620
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 40g
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 760mg
Tips and Variations
- Add chili flakes for spicy honey garlic ribs.
- Finish on the grill for smoky flavor.
- Serve with coleslaw, fries, or cornbread.
- Marinate ribs overnight for deeper flavor.
