Honey Garlic Ribs

Honey Garlic Ribs

Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• Medium

Ingredients:

• 2 racks of baby back ribs (about 4 pounds)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ribs:
   • Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
   • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for more tender results. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
   • Place the ribs on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
2. Make the Marinade:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Marinate the Ribs:
   • Pour half of the marinade over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated. Reserve the other half of the marinade for basting.
   • Cover the ribs with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
4. Baste and Broil:
   • After 1 hour, remove the foil and baste the ribs with some of the reserved marinade.
   • Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking the ribs uncovered for another 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes with the remaining marinade.
5. Finish the Ribs:
   • For extra caramelization, you can broil the ribs for 3-5 minutes on high after the 30 minutes of baking, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
   • Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before cutting into individual ribs.
6. Garnish and Serve:
   • Garnish the ribs with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
   • Serve the honey garlic ribs hot with your favorite sides.

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 8 servings):

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 13g
• Sodium: 600mg

These honey garlic ribs are sweet, savory, and perfectly tender, making them a delightful main course for any gathering. Enjoy!