Honey Garlic Ribs
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Honey Garlic Ribs, a dish that pairs tender, oven-baked pork baby back ribs with a sticky, flavorful glaze that’s irresistibly sweet and savory. These ribs are seasoned with a smoky blend of garlic, paprika, and black pepper, then slow-baked to perfection for two hours until the meat is almost falling off the bone. The star of the recipe is the homemade honey garlic glaze—a luscious mixture of honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for balance. Once caramelized in the oven, the glaze gives the ribs a glistening, golden finish that’s topped with crunchy sesame seeds and fresh green onion for the perfect garnish. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or craving comfort food, these Honey Garlic Ribs are a surefire crowd-pleaser that captures the essence of sweet, sticky, and savory in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.3333 cup Soy sauce
- 4 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the silver skin membrane on the back of the ribs if it hasn’t been removed already. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub this spice mixture evenly onto both sides of the ribs.
Place the ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil, meat side up. Wrap the foil tightly around the ribs to form a sealed packet. Place the packet on a baking sheet.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and nearly falling off the bone.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the honey garlic glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 2 hours, carefully remove the ribs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
Open the foil packet and brush the ribs generously with the honey garlic glaze on both sides. Leave the foil open so the ribs can caramelize.
Return the ribs to the oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Slice the ribs into individual servings and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4849 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 369.3 g | 473% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.4 g | 642% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1316 mg | 439% | |
| Sodium | 9196 mg | 400% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.7 g | ||
| Protein | 304.4 g | 609% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 4335 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
