🍯🧄 Honey Garlic Ribs
⭐ Ingredients
For 2–3 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs):
Dry Rub
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1 tbsp paprika
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp chili powder or cayenne (optional)
Honey Garlic Sauce
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½ cup honey
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¼ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp butter (optional for extra richness)
🔥 OVEN METHOD (most popular)
1. Prep the ribs
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Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs for tenderness.
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Pat dry and rub with the dry rub on both sides.
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Wrap tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
2. Bake
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Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2½–3 hours, until very tender.
3. Make the honey garlic sauce
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In a saucepan, add honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ketchup, and vinegar.
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Bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened slightly (about 4–5 minutes).
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Stir in butter if using.
4. Broil for caramelization
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Remove ribs from foil.
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Brush generously with honey garlic sauce.
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Broil 3–5 minutes until caramelized and sticky.
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Brush with more sauce before serving.
🍖 SLOW COOKER METHOD
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Season ribs with dry rub.
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Place in slow cooker. Pour half the honey garlic sauce over ribs.
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Cook:
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Low 7–8 hours
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High 4–5 hours
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Broil or grill 3–5 minutes with remaining sauce for a sticky finish.
🔥 GRILL METHOD
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Par-cook ribs wrapped in foil for 1½–2 hours at 300°F on the grill.
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Unwrap, brush with sauce, and grill 10–15 minutes, turning and glazing often.
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Want spicier? Add sriracha, chili flakes, or gochujang to the sauce.
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Stickier sauce: Reduce sauce longer or add 1 tsp cornstarch slurry.
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Extra garlicky: Add roasted garlic or double the garlic.
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More savory: Add a splash of Worcestershire.
If you want, I can also give you Honey Garlic Crockpot Ribs, Korean-style sticky ribs, or Air Fryer honey garlic ribs!
