Here’s a finger-licking recipe for Glazed Pork Ribs—tender, juicy ribs with a sticky, sweet-savory glaze.
🍖 Glazed Pork Ribs
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2–3 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup honey or brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1–2 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes for heat
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Ribs
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of ribs for more tender meat.
- Season ribs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
2️⃣ Bake the Ribs
- Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Cover with foil and bake 2–2.5 hours, until tender.
3️⃣ Make the Glaze
- In a small saucepan, combine honey (or brown sugar), soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and chili flakes.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Glaze & Broil
- Remove ribs from oven and brush generously with glaze.
- Broil or bake uncovered at 425°F (220°C) for 5–10 minutes, until glaze is caramelized and sticky. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
5️⃣ Serve
- Cut ribs into portions and serve with extra glaze on the side.
💡 Tips
- For extra smoky flavor, finish ribs on a grill after baking.
- Leftovers reheat well and are even more flavorful the next day.
- Serve with coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread for a full meal.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version of glazed pork ribs that makes them super tender and easy—perfect for busy days. Do you want me to do that?
