Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs Party Size

Ingredients:

For the Ribs:

• 4 racks of pork ribs (baby back or St. Louis style) – about 8 lbs total
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for a slight kick)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce:

• 1 cup honey
• ¾ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
• ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tbsp ground ginger)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Garnish:

• Sesame seeds
• Sliced green onions

Instructions:

1. Prep the Ribs

• Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs (optional but recommended).
• Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
• Rub ribs with olive oil and coat with the dry rub (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder).
• Let them sit for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate for a few hours for deeper flavor).

2. Cook the Ribs (Choose Your Method)

A. Oven-Baked (Recommended for Best Texture):

• Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
• Wrap ribs tightly in foil (individually or stacked) and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 2.5–3 hours until ribs are tender.

B. Grill Option:

• After baking, finish ribs on the grill over medium heat to char and caramelize the sauce.

C. Slow Cooker:

• Cut ribs into sections that fit your slow cooker.
• Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until tender.

3. Make the Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce

While the ribs are cooking:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add:

• Honey
• Soy sauce
• Brown sugar
• Ketchup
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Vinegar
• Sesame oil (if using)

1. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Stir into the sauce and simmer until thickened (about 2–3 more minutes).

4. Glaze and Broil/Grill

• Once ribs are cooked and tender, remove foil and brush generously with sticky sauce.
• Broil in the oven on high for 3–5 minutes or grill over medium-high heat, basting with more sauce until caramelized and sticky.

Serve:

• Slice ribs between bones, plate them up.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
• Serve with extra sauce on the side.

Suggested Sides:

• Steamed jasmine rice or fried rice
• Grilled corn
• Asian slaw
• Garlic noodles
• Stir-fried veggies