Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs Recipe

These Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs are the ultimate finger-licking indulgence! Slowly cooked to tender perfection, they are coated in a rich, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze that caramelizes beautifully. Whether you’re making them for a family dinner or a game-day feast, these ribs will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Ingredients:

For the Dry Rub:

• 2 tablespoons powdered ginger
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

For the Honey Garlic Glaze:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup honey
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Ribs:

• 4 pounds pork ribs (baby back or side ribs)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Ribs

1. Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs. This ensures even cooking and prevents curling.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the dry rub ingredients.
3. Liberally rub the spice mix all over the ribs, ensuring even coverage.
4. Cover the ribs with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight for maximum flavor.

Step 2: Make the Honey Garlic Glaze

5. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until softened but not browned.
6. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and black pepper.
7. Simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Watch carefully to prevent foaming over.
8. Remove from heat and let the glaze cool slightly.

Step 3: Slow Cook the Ribs

9. Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C).
10. Place the ribs on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake uncovered for 8-9 hours, depending on thickness.
11. In the last 2 hours, begin brushing the glaze onto the ribs every 30 minutes, turning them to coat evenly.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

12. When the ribs are done, a bone should easily pull away from the meat.
13. Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
14. Serve with extra glaze and enjoy the sticky, sweet, and savory perfection!

These ribs are slow-cooked to tender perfection, making them juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly sticky. Want to try a spicy twist or a tropical pineapple glaze? Let me know, and I’ll share more variations! 🍖😋

You can check out the original recipe here.