Description
Easy Grilled Honey Garlic Ribs are a perfect mix of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Marinated in a rich honey garlic sauce and grilled to perfection, these ribs develop a sticky caramelized glaze that enhances their juicy tenderness. Ideal for BBQs, cookouts, and family dinners, this simple recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks pork ribs
- ½ cup honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the Ribs: Place ribs in a dish or resealable bag. Pour marinade over, ensuring even coating. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Set to medium heat (about 350°F) and oil the grates.
- Grill the Ribs: Cook ribs bone side down for 30-40 minutes, flipping occasionally and basting with leftover marinade.
- Caramelize the Glaze: In the last 5 minutes, brush additional honey over ribs to enhance the sticky glaze.
- Rest and Serve: Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add more red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Smoky Flavor: Use a charcoal grill with wood chips.
- Oven Alternative: Bake at 300°F for 2.5-3 hours, then broil for a caramelized finish.
- Meat Variations: Try beef ribs or chicken wings with the same marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- marinate time: 2-12 hours
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: BBQ
Keywords: grilled ribs, honey garlic ribs, BBQ ribs recipe, easy grilled ribs, summer cookout recipes