Sticky honey garlic ribs glazed to perfection are a sweet, savory, protein-rich centerpiece for family cookouts. The irresistible glaze caramelizes beautifully for ribs that disappear off the plate.
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for ultimate tenderness.
Rub ribs thoroughly with salt and black pepper, then wrap tightly in foil and lay on a baking sheet bone side down.
Bake the ribs for 2 hours until fully tender, checking at 90 minutes to avoid overcooking and keep the meat moist.
While the ribs cook, in a saucepan combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring often until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
Remove foil from the ribs, brush generously with the honey garlic glaze, and broil under high heat for 2–4 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and becomes sticky—watch closely to prevent burning.
Allow ribs to rest 5 minutes before slicing between bones and serving. Drizzle with any remaining glaze.