These Oven-Baked Ribs With Honey-Garlic Glaze fall right off the bone and are so easy to make!
There’s nothing like a summer barbecue with friends and family gathered by the grill and smiles all around. From potato salad to corn on the cob and collard green casserole, the dishes at these gatherings always bring me joy. But when it comes to classic barbecue favorites, there is nothing I love more than a well-seasoned rack of ribs.
With this oven-baked ribs recipe, you can now enjoy this BBQ favorite any time of year. The Asian-inspired glaze is a melt-in-your-mouth combo of honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and more!
But perhaps my favorite part of this recipe is just how simple it is to make. The sauce alone takes under ten minutes to prep. With a host of familiar ingredients and a list of easy-to-follow steps, follow this recipe for a summer-worthy rack of ribs you can enjoy during any season.
Are Oven-Baked Ribs With Honey-Garlic Glaze Healthy?
Although these oven-baked ribs provide an excellent source of protein, they are also quite high in fat and should therefore be enjoyed in moderation. To reduce the amount of fat in this recipe, be sure to select a lean rack of ribs on your grocery run. The glaze in this recipe uses honey in place of conventional sugar, lending a natural sweetness to this mouthwatering dish. This recipe also calls for coconut aminos, which contains significantly less sodium than standard soy sauce. If you opt for soy sauce in your glaze, you can use a low-sodium option to reduce the salt content in this dish. You can also use low-sodium chicken broth to keep the salt content lower.
The Secret Behind Oven-Baked Ribs
As any seasoned grill master knows, the secret to the perfect rack of ribs is cooking them at a lower temperature for a long period of time. The same rule holds true for this oven-baked recipe. Cooking your ribs at a low temperature for a few hours ensures that the meat falls right off the bone. Another way to make sure you get the perfect texture is by choosing the right kind of ribs to work with. For this recipe, I recommend going with baby back ribs. These ribs are famously lean and tender, and they cook best at low temperatures and longer baking times. You can also experiment with different rib cuts to find which one works best for you.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
If you happen to have any leftover ribs, you can place these in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you prefer, you can also wrap your leftovers in aluminum foil or plastic wrap before refrigerating. When you’re ready to reheat your ribs, wrap them in aluminum foil and bake at 250°F until warmed through. The ribs can also be frozen in a Ziploc bag for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
These honey-garlic glazed ribs would make the perfect companion for almost any classic barbecue dish. Consider serving your ribs with Old-Fashioned Potato Salad, Southern Coleslaw, or a Green Bean Casserole. To complement the Asian five-spice in this dish, you might also choose to pair your ribs with Vegetable Fried Rice or Sesame Noodles. These oven-baked ribs pair well with a wide range of different cuisines, so feel free to experiment with this versatile dish.
Ingredients
For The Ribs:
- 1 rack pork loin back ribs membrane removed
- 4 teaspoons Chinese 5-spice
- Salt
- Pepper
For The Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon ginger diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- Cilantro for garnish
- Diced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Place the rack of ribs on a large piece of tinfoil and rub with the Chinese 5-spice (about 2 teaspoons per side) and salt and pepper. Wrap tightly in the foil and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, preheat your oven to 250°F and line a roasting pan with tinfoil. Place a large cooling rack in the center.
- Place the ribs, bone side up, into the roasting pan and cover the pan tightly with tinfoil. Roast until the ribs are tender and fall off the bone, about 3 hours.
- While the ribs cook, combine all of the sauce ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil on high heat. Then boil the sauce, stirring constantly, until it just begins to reduce, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let cool to room temperature.
- Once the ribs are cooked, remove them from the oven and preheat your broiler for 5 minutes. Once the broiler is heated, flip the ribs over so that the meaty side is up, and brush generously with half of the cooled glaze.
- Place the ribs under the broiler and cook until a nice crust forms, about 5-6 minutes.
- Remove the ribs from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze. Cover the pan with tinfoil, and let the ribs rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve.
My family loved this! The ribs were fall off the bone tender and extremely delicious! This recipe will definitely be in my dinner rotation! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Debbie, That’s wonderful to hear! I’m thrilled 🥰🍖