Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs Recipe

Here’s a delicious Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs recipe for you! Sweet, savory, and perfectly sticky — great for any occasion.

Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs

Ingredients:

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

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

• 1/3 cup honey

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)

• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional, for a little heat)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ribs:

   • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).

   • Season ribs with salt and pepper.

   • Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet or roasting pan.

2. Slow Bake the Ribs:

   • Cover ribs tightly with foil and bake for about 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender.

3. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:

   • In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 min).

   • Add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Stir to combine.

   • Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes.

4. Thicken the Sauce:

   • Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Remove from heat.

5. Glaze and Broil:

   • Remove ribs from oven and discard foil.

   • Brush ribs generously with the honey garlic sauce on both sides.

   • Set oven to broil. Place ribs back in oven for 5–7 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching carefully to avoid burning.

6. Serve:

   • Let ribs rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve with extra sauce on the side.