★Ingredients
2 racks of baby back ribs (about 4 pounds total)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
★Instructions
- Prepare the Ribs:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs if it hasn’t been done already. This will allow the ribs to cook more evenly and absorb more flavor.
- Season both sides of the ribs generously with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the Ribs:
- Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir this into the sauce to thicken it.
- Continue to simmer the sauce for about 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens. Remove from heat.
- Glaze the Ribs:
- Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
- Carefully unwrap the ribs and brush them generously with the honey garlic sauce.
- Place the ribs back in the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, basting once or twice with more sauce until they are caramelized and sticky.
- Serve:
- Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Slice into individual ribs.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Enjoy!