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oven honey bbq ribs

Oven Baked Honey BBQ Ribs

These honey BBQ ribs are sweet, tangy, and savory, with a sticky glaze that’s rich in garlic, mustard, and soy. A hint of cayenne adds gentle heat to balance the bold, caramelized flavor.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Marinating Time: 16 hours
Total Time: 18 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 racks baby back ribs membrane removed
  • 1 cup honey
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 4 scallions white parts minced, green parts sliced thin
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Toss rib pieces with the honey–soy–vinegar–mustard marinade; refrigerate 1–24 hr.
  • Preheat to 325°F; bake ribs covered 1¼ hr over 2 cups water, then uncovered 1 hr.
  • Boil reserved marinade 5 min until syrupy.
  • Brush ribs with ⅓ cup glaze; bake 15–30 min until browned.
  • Rest 10 min; slice, toss with remaining glaze, garnish scallion greens and salt, and serve.