⭐ Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs — Full Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs (≈1.3 kg) pork ribs, cut into individual ribs
- 1 cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
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Instructions
1. Prepare the ribs
- Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper (optional, not shown in ingredients).
2. Make the sticky sauce
In a bowl, mix together:
- honey
- soy sauce
- hoisin sauce
- brown sugar
- rice vinegar
- sesame oil
- ginger
- garlic
- red pepper flakes
Stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Marinate
- Place ribs in a large bowl or zip bag.
- Pour half of the sauce over the ribs (keep the other half for cooking).
- Marinate at least 1 hour, or overnight for stronger flavor.
4. Cook the ribs (choose your method)
🔥 Oven Method (best for sticky glaze)
- Preheat oven to 150°C / 300°F.
- Arrange ribs on a baking tray lined with foil.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake 2 hours until tender.
- Remove foil, brush with remaining sauce.
- Increase temperature to 200°C / 400°F and bake 10–15 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
🔥 Air Fryer Method
- Air fry ribs at 180°C / 360°F for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway.
- Brush with sauce and air fry 5 extra minutes to caramelize.
🔥 Stovetop + Broil
- Simmer ribs in a pan with a little water for 45–60 minutes until soft.
- Place on a tray, brush with sauce, and broil/grill for 5–8 minutes.
✨ Tips for Extra Flavor
- Add 1 tsp smoked paprika for a BBQ taste.
- Finish with sesame seeds + chopped green onions.
- Reduce leftover sauce in a pan for a thicker glaze.