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Flavorful Sticky Asian Glazed Pork Ribs

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Juicy, tender pork ribs coated in a sticky, sweet-spicy Asian glaze that delivers bold flavor with minimal fuss. Perfect for impressing guests or a comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds baby back pork ribs or spare ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup pure honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs if still attached. Trim excess fat if needed.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili flakes, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water until well combined and slightly thick.
  3. Optional: Coat ribs with half the glaze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight for deeper flavor.
  4. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
  5. Place ribs on a large piece of aluminum foil, brush generously with remaining glaze, then wrap tightly to seal in steam.
  6. Place wrapped ribs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 2 to 2.5 hours until tender and meat pulls back from the bone edges.
  7. Carefully unwrap ribs, brush with extra glaze or pan juices, and place under the broiler for 5 to 7 minutes until glaze bubbles and caramelizes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between bones. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

If glaze is too thick before baking, add a splash of water to loosen it. Removing the silver skin improves tenderness. Cook ribs low and slow for best results. Broil carefully to caramelize glaze without burning. Marinating ribs overnight enhances flavor but is optional.

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