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Baked Honey Glazed Pork Ribs

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By: Joanna Cismaru •7/2/23 58 Comments

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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!

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  • The Best Honey Glazed Pork Ribs Recipe
  • Why We Love These Honey Glazed Pork Ribs
  • Ingredients You’ll Need
  • How To Bake Honey Glazed Pork Ribs
  • How To Grill These Pork Ribs
  • What to serve with pork ribs
  • How To Store Leftovers
  • Can I Freeze Ribs?
  • Looking For More Recipes Like These?
  • Baked Honey Glazed Pork Ribs
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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes
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The Best Honey Glazed Pork Ribs Recipe

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.

Why We Love These Honey Glazed Pork Ribs

  • Incredibly Delicious – Thanks to a super flavorful glaze!
  • Super Easy – Just make the glaze, brush the ribs and you’re done!
  • Perfect For The Oven Or The Grill!

Ingredients You’ll Need

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

How To Bake Honey Glazed Pork Ribs

detailed process shots showing how to make honey glazed pork ribs in the oven
  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 Grill These 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 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
  • Classic Potato 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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4.45 from 56 votes

Baked Honey Glazed Pork Ribs

Prep 15 minutes minutes
Cook 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
Total 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes
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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!
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 2 racks pork ribs (3 to 4 lbs)

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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.

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

Serving: 1servingCalories: 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%)
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Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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Belinda Mroz
Belinda Mroz
Posted: 2 months ago

4 stars
This recipe had become a family favorite! Thanks! Sometimes I add a Peri- Peri sauce (home made) for extra spice. Our favorite side is a fresh delicious Greek salad or Tabouli salad.

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Gary
Gary
Posted: 7 months ago

5 stars
I tried this recently and it was great – much simpler prep than other recipes. I had a lot of leftover glaze and used it as a finishing sauce rather than pouring it over the ribs in the tray. I also used apple cider in the tray instead of water as I had some handy. Will definitely try this again.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Glad you enjoyed it!

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Karen Taylor
Karen Taylor
Posted: 9 months ago

5 stars
this recipe turned out amazing. It was delicious, tender slightly sweet and slightly spicy since I used Dijon mustard instead of yellow. It was definitely something I’ll make again.

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Melissa
Melissa
Posted: 1 year ago

Can I pre-cook these the day before a party and then quickly finish them up/reheat them the next day on the grill?

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 1 year ago

For sure!

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Maria Clara
Maria Clara
Posted: 1 year ago

Hi Jo, I LOVE your recipes!! I want to cook this one but could you please tell me how I put the ribs on the rack: is it the part with meat up? or the part without meat up? and do you turn it around sometime while you cook it? Thanks =)

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 1 year ago

It doesn’t really matter, I usually place them with the meat side up. When you brush them with glaze during cooking, you can flip them over if you want.

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R. L.
R. L.
Posted: 1 year ago

5 stars
Just made these today. The whole family enjoyed the ribs, even two who normally don’t care for ribs, had seconds. Thank you!

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Doreen E Pruitt
Doreen E Pruitt
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
I have to say I was hesitant to turn the heat down but I made them exactly as you said and they came out so good!!! They were tender and the taste was on point. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I will be making ribs this was again.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 2 years ago

I’m so glad you liked it, Doreen!

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Jenny
Jenny
Posted: 2 years ago

I used powdered mustard instead of the prepared. It was delicious with less tang.

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Jo Cooks Team AMJ
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Posted: 2 years ago

That’s wonderful! We are so glad it worked for you!

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Lynn Gibson
Lynn Gibson
Posted: 2 years ago

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

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Jo Cooks Team
Jo Cooks Team
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Posted: 2 years ago

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!

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Nancy
Nancy
Posted: 2 years ago

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!

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Ashanti
Ashanti
Posted: 3 years ago

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

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 3 years ago

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

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Ashanti
Ashanti
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Posted: 3 years ago

Thank you 😊

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annette (fabri
annette (fabri
Posted: 3 years ago

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?

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

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Deborah Pullen
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Use the Pin icon in the recipe…not the one at the top of the post. Hope this helps. I just pinned it to my board.

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Larry Williams
Larry Williams
Posted: 3 years ago

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

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Jo Cooks Team
Jo Cooks Team
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Posted: 3 years ago

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

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Susy Kohn
Susy Kohn
Posted: 3 years ago

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

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Jo Cooks Team
Jo Cooks Team
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Posted: 3 years ago

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

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Carol Ecsedi
Carol Ecsedi
Posted: 3 years ago

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

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