Honey Garlic Ribs

Here’s a delicious Honey Garlic Ribs recipe that’s sticky, savory, and slightly sweet—perfect for a main dish or party platter.

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🍯 Honey Garlic Ribs Recipe

🧄 Ingredients:

• 2–3 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)

🔥 For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/3 cup honey

• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, adds depth)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional, for extra zing)

• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

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🍽️ Instructions:

1. Prep the Ribs:

• Remove the thin silver membrane from the back of the ribs.

• Season ribs with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. Cook the Ribs:

Option A: Oven Method (Most Common)

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).

2. Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil.

3. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.

Option B: Slow Cooker

1. Cut ribs into sections to fit.

2. Place in slow cooker with a bit of the sauce.

3. Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.

Option C: Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

1. Add 1 cup water or broth and ribs to the pot.

2. Pressure cook for 25 minutes; natural release for 10 min.

3. Make the Sauce:

• While ribs are cooking, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a saucepan.

• Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

• Set aside (you can thicken with a cornstarch slurry if needed).

4. Finish the Ribs (Caramelize):

• Preheat broiler or grill.

• Brush ribs generously with honey garlic sauce.

• Broil/grill for 5–10 minutes, turning once, until edges caramelize and sauce bubbles.

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🌿 Garnish Ideas:

• Chopped green onions

• Toasted sesame seeds

• Extra sauce for dipping

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