🍯🧄 Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs
🧂 Ingredients
For the Ribs:
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2–3 lbs (1–1.5 kg) pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
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1 tsp paprika (optional)
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1 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)
For the Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce:
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½ cup honey
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¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
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1 tbsp brown sugar (for extra stickiness)
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (optional but amazing)
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1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (for thickening)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prep and Season the Ribs
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Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
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Remove the silver skin (membrane) from the back of the ribs if needed.
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Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Cook the Ribs (Oven Method)
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Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
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Place ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cover with foil.
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Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
Optional: You can grill or pressure cook the ribs instead if preferred.
3. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine:
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Honey, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
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Bring to a gentle simmer.
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Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce.
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Simmer until thickened (2–3 minutes). Set aside.
4. Glaze and Broil
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Remove ribs from oven. Discard foil and drain any liquid.
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Brush generously with the sticky honey garlic sauce.
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Broil ribs for 5–7 minutes until caramelized and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid burning!
5. Serve
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Let rest for a few minutes, then cut between the bones.
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Drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional).
🍽️ Tips
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For extra flavor, marinate the ribs in some of the sauce overnight.
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Use a grill for the final step if you want a smoky touch.
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Great with jasmine rice, roasted veggies, or a crunchy slaw.
Would you like a slow cooker version or a spicy twist added to the sauce?