Tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs coated in a sticky-sweet honey-garlic glaze with a hint of soy and ginger. Perfect for oven or grill.
20 min prep
150 min cook
4 servings
680 kcal/serving
Ingredients
2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 lbs each)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thicker glaze)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Remove membrane from back of ribs if present. Pat ribs dry, rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Place ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cover tightly with another sheet of foil. Bake for 2 hours until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1 minute until thickened. Set glaze aside.
After 2 hours, remove ribs from oven. Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Brush ribs generously with glaze on both sides.
Return ribs to oven, uncovered, and bake 15-20 minutes, basting with remaining glaze halfway through, until sticky and caramelized.
Let rest 5 minutes, then cut between bones and serve.
Tips
For extra char, finish under broiler for 2-3 minutes.
Glaze can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week.
Leftover ribs keep in fridge for 3 days; reheat in oven at 350°F.