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)