Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs: Fall-Off-The-Bone Tender with Irresistible Glaze


 

Get ready for the stickiest, sweetest, most garlicky ribs of your life! These Honey Garlic Ribs combine melt-in-your-mouth tender meat with a glossy, caramelized glaze that’s equal parts sweet, savory, and slightly spicy.

Perfect for game day, summer BBQs, or a finger-licking family dinner, this recipe uses a foolproof oven method (no grill required!) for ribs so tender, the meat literally slides off the bone. I’ll share my secrets for:
✔ Perfectly cooked ribs (no tough meat!)
✔ The ultimate 5-ingredient glaze
✔ Make-ahead tips for stress-free entertaining

Why These Ribs Beat All Others

🔥 Restaurant-quality at home – Better than takeout!
⏳ Mostly hands-off cooking – The oven does the work
🍯 Perfect glaze balance – Sweet honey + punchy garlic + savory depth
🍖 Works with any ribs – Baby back, spare ribs, or country-style

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Ribs:

  • 2 lbs pork ribs (baby back or St. Louis style)

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Honey Garlic Glaze:

  • ⅓ cup honey

  • ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for GF)

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tbsp garlic paste)

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional for heat)

  • 1 tbsp butter (for shine & richness)

(Garnish: sesame seeds & green onions)

Step-by-Step Instructions



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