Best Honey-Glazed BBQ Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone ribs glazed with a sweet and smoky honey-barbecue sauce, grilled to perfection. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs pork ribs, honey, barbecue sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork ribs
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to 275°F (135°C). Rub ribs with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Place on grill and cook for 1 hour, basting occasionally with barbecue sauce.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix honey, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Step 3: After grilling, brush ribs with honey-glaze and continue cooking for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until sauce is caramelized and ribs are tender.
- Step 4: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
