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Baked Honey Glazed Pork Ribs

1 hour 35 minutes
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by: Joanna Cismaru
06.23.20

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Baked Honey Glazed Pork Ribs – This easy recipe includes instructions for both the oven and grill. Enjoy a BBQ favorite any time of the year! Sticky, sweet & savory, caramelized, smoky goodness in every bite. Say hello to your new go-to ribs recipe!

overhead shot of baked pork ribs cut up on a cutting board

I know there are a lot of incredibly talented pit masters out there who have perfected the art of pork ribs. I won’t try to claim any of their spots! While I love to sit down and enjoy those drool-worthy creations, I strive to create something equally as delicious with a fraction of the steps. It doesn’t take a full day of special equipment to make fantastic ribs!

Basted every 20 minutes with that sweet and smoky glaze, each bite will give you tender meat coated in a perfectly caramelized sauce. Just look at them! You can’t tell me they don’t look like a ton of love went into those racks. In reality, I whipped these up in just 2 simple steps.

overhead shot of all the ingredients needed to make honey glazed pork ribs

Ingredients

  • Sweetness – I used both honey and brown sugar to get my perfect caramelization.
  • Olive oil – Sunflower, safflower, canola, vegetable, grapeseed, or avocado oils will work instead.
  • Lemon juice – Freshly squeezed.
  • Salt & pepper – Season to taste.
  • Garlic – Use as much or little as you like, the more the better though.
  • Paprika – Smoked, sweet or regular.
  • Oregano – Other dried herbs like basil or rosemary will work too.
  • Mustard – I used regular yellow mustard, however you can use Dijon instead.
  • Sriracha – Or your favorite type of hot sauce.
  • Liquid smoke – Hickory smoke powder, smoked paprika, or chipotle powder can be used instead.
  • Ribs – 2 or 3 racks of pork ribs! Make sure to remove the membrane or silverskin from the bottom side of the ribs.
detailed process shots showing how to make honey glazed pork ribs in the oven

How to bake honey glazed pork ribs

  1. Prep the ribs: Remove the membrane or silverskin from the bottom side of the ribs. Flip over the rib rack so you are looking at the bottom side (the side without the meat.) Go to one end of the rib rack, using a knife slide it under the silverskin and pull. It should peel right off in one swipe. Set aside.
  2. Glaze: Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Mix all of the glaze ingredients together in a large bowl. Place the ribs on a large roaster fitted with a rack and then brush the glaze all over the pork ribs thoroughly on both sides. If there’s any of the glaze left over, just pour it over the ribs.
  3. Cook: Add 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the roasting pan and transfer the roasting pan to the oven. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour and a half. Every 20 minutes or so, baste the ribs with the drippings from the pan. If the ribs start to brown too much, cover them with foil and finish cooking them.
  4. Serve: Let the ribs rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

How to make these pork ribs on the grill

  1. Prep the ribs: Remove the membrane or silverskin from the bottom side of the ribs. Flip over the rib rack so you are looking at the bottom side (the side without the meat.) Go to one end of the rib rack, using a knife slide it under the silverskin and pull. It should peel right off in one swipe. Set aside.
  2. Glaze: Preheat the grill to 300F. Mix all of the glaze ingredients together in a large bowl. Brush the pork ribs generously with the glaze on both sides.
  3. Cook: Place the ribs on the grill and cover with the lid. Keep a close eye to make sure the temperature stays at 300F. Brush the ribs with the remaining glaze every 20 minutes until they’re fully cooked, about 60-75 minutes.
closeup shot of honey glazed pork ribs cut into pieces

What to serve with pork ribs

When I’m craving ribs, I also crave some classic BBQ sides. Whether you’ve made them in the oven or on a grill, you need to serve up some of these fantastic sides between bites of tender, flavorful meat:

  • Baked Mac and Cheese
  • Macaroni Salad
  • Spring Potato Salad
  • Instant Pot Baked Beans
  • Mexican Street Corn Salad
  • KFC Coleslaw
overhead shot of two racks of pork ribs on a cutting board right out of the oven

How to store leftovers

Transfer leftovers to an airtight container or large freezer bag. You may have to cut the ribs so that they’ll fit nicely. The ribs will last 3-4 days in the fridge. You can reheat in the microwave for time’s sake, but the best way to reheat the ribs without drying them out is in the oven.

  1. Preheat the oven to 250F. Meanwhile, let the ribs sit on the counter and come to room temperature.
  2. Wrap the ribs well with foil and place them on a baking sheet. Cook them for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
  3. Optional: unwrap the ribs and broil for 2-3 minutes.

Can I freeze ribs?

While these ribs are best enjoyed fresh, you can absolutely freeze leftovers for later enjoyment. Once completely cooled down to room temperature, transfer the ribs to an airtight container or sealable freezer bag. They will last 2-3 months frozen.

To reheat, allow the ribs to fully thaw overnight in your fridge before following the steps detailed in the section above. When the ribs have an opportunity to thaw out, this will ensure your ribs will reheat evenly without drying out.

closeup shot of honey glazed pork ribs cut into pieces

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Baked Honey Glazed Pork Ribs

4.47 from 39 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 1 hr 20 mins
Total: 1 hr 35 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
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Baked Honey Glazed Pork Ribs – This easy recipe includes instructions for both the oven and grill. Enjoy a BBQ favorite any time of the year! Sticky, sweet & savory, caramelized, smoky goodness in every bite. Say hello to your new go-to ribs recipe!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 racks pork ribs 3 to 4 lbs
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Prep the ribs: Remove the membrane or silverskin from the bottom side of the ribs. Flip over the rib rack so you are looking at the bottom side (the side without the meat.) Go to one end of the rib rack, using a knife slide it under the silverskin and pull. It should peel right off in one swipe. Set aside.
  • Glaze: Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Mix all of the glaze ingredients together in a large bowl. Place the ribs on a large roaster fitted with a rack and then brush the glaze all over the pork ribs thoroughly on both sides. If there's any of the glaze left over, just pour it over the ribs.
  • Cook: Add 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the roasting pan and transfer the roasting pan to the oven. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour and a half. Every 20 minutes or so, baste the ribs with the drippings from the pan. If the ribs start to brown too much, cover them with foil and finish cooking them.
  • Serve: Let the ribs rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

  1. Leftovers: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container or large freezer bag. You may have to cut the ribs so that they’ll fit nicely. The ribs will last 3-4 days in the fridge.
  2. Freezing: Once completely cooled down to room temperature, transfer the ribs to an airtight container or sealable freezer bag. They will last 2-3 months frozen.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 629kcal (31%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 53g (82%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Cholesterol: 140mg (47%)Sodium: 985mg (43%)Potassium: 470mg (13%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 406IU (8%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 58mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:American
Keyword:baby back ribs, pork ribs
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  1. Lynn Gibson says

    December 8, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    Hi Jo, Can I cook these honey glazed pork ribs in a slow cooker? Would I need to alter the recipe?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      December 8, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Check out this recipe for my instant pot ribs There are slow cooker instructions included in here 🙂 You can just use the glaze from this recipe!

      Reply
  2. Nancy says

    October 18, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    4 stars
    Made this recipe last night and we really liked it. I will make this again except next time I will not use the oregano in the glaze. Other than that delicious!

    Reply
  3. Ashanti says

    September 17, 2020 at 8:56 am

    I want to try and make these tonight is there a video for this one or just the instructions?

    Reply
    • jo says

      September 17, 2020 at 8:59 am

      No video for this recipe, but there are the detailed step photos in the post, really easy to make. 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashanti says

        September 17, 2020 at 3:43 pm

        Thank you 😊

  4. annette (fabri says

    June 26, 2020 at 11:10 am

    This recipe sound great and I want to put it in my Pinterest file. However, It won’t transfer to Piinterest – do you know why?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      June 26, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      I just tested it and the Pinterest buttons are working on my end! It might be an issue with your browser.

      Reply
  5. Larry Williams says

    June 25, 2020 at 9:47 am

    I’ll have to try this. I’ve been boiling mine for 1 1/2 to tenderize before putting them on the bbq with an orange zest bbq sauce. This looks like it would be easier. I’m guessing removing the skin on the back is the only part of the meat that is tough.

    Do you use the back burner (for rotisserie) or just not put them on the side that the burners are on, when bbqing

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      June 25, 2020 at 11:50 am

      Keep an eye on it! I would start it directly over the heat and move it depending on flare-ups.

      Reply
  6. Susy Kohn says

    June 24, 2020 at 10:08 pm

    Hi Jo, thank you for this recipe. It looks amazing. How long do I cook the ribs in the oven for?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      June 25, 2020 at 9:37 am

      I see in step three it says 1 1/2 hours!

      Reply
  7. Carol Ecsedi says

    June 24, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    Please have recipes for air-fryer. Love and have tried all your recipes. Keep them coming. Thanks, and love Jo!!!

    Reply
  8. Judith lopacki says

    June 24, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    Not yet have made a couple of your recipes and have enjoyed them. Do you have a cook book available.

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      June 24, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      We do! It’s called 30-Minute One-Pot Meals 🙂 Here’s a link to see more about it: https://www.jocooks.com/cookbook/

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