Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs
A simple yet impressive recipe for sticky honey garlic ribs that are tender, sweet, and savory, perfect for crowd-pleasing meals.
Ingredients
For the ribs
- 2-3 pounds ribs (baby backs or St. Louis style) Look for good meat coverage and avoid too much fat.
For the marinade
- 1/2 cup honey Use the real stuff, not honey syrup.
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Low sodium works great.
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to your heat preference.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Making the marinade
- In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and olive oil. Mix until well combined.
Marinating the ribs
- Place ribs in a large ziplock bag or dish and pour 2/3 of the marinade over them, saving the rest for basting.
- Let them marinate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better.
Cooking the ribs
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, cover with another piece of foil, and bake for 2.5 hours.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C), brush ribs with remaining marinade, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes until beautifully caramelized and sticky.
Notes
For a complete meal, pair with fresh sides like Grandma Birdie's broccoli salad. Don't forget napkins as these are finger foods!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgSugar: 10g
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