Honey Garlic Ribs

Here’s a delicious recipe for honey garlic ribs that you can try at home:

Ingredients:

For the Ribs:

• 2 racks of baby back ribs (about 4 pounds)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional, for a bit of heat)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

Prepare the Ribs:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Prepare the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better tenderness. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
3. Season the Ribs: In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
4. Wrap the Ribs: Wrap each rack of ribs in aluminum foil, making sure they are completely sealed. Place the wrapped ribs on a baking sheet.

Cook the Ribs:

5. Bake the Ribs: Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until they are tender and the meat is pulling away from the bones.

Prepare the Sauce:

6. Make the Sauce: While the ribs are baking, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
7. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.

Finish the Ribs:

8. Glaze the Ribs: Once the ribs are done baking, carefully remove them from the oven and unwrap the foil. Brush the honey garlic sauce generously over both sides of the ribs.
9. Broil the Ribs: Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) or turn on the broiler. Place the ribs back on the baking sheet (unwrapped) and broil for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and slightly caramelized. Watch closely to prevent burning.

Serve:

10. Serve the Ribs: Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before cutting. Serve with any remaining sauce on the side.

Enjoy your delicious honey garlic ribs!