Grilled Honey-Glazed Brazilian Pork Ribs
Tender pork ribs brushed with a sweet honey glaze and grilled to achieve a caramelized finish perfect for a summer cookout. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork ribs, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
The grilling tools we’d reach for here → Best Grilling Tools and BBQ Gadgets for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Pat dry 2 lbs pork ribs and place on a large tray.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tbsp olive oil until well combined.
- Step 3: Brush the honey glaze generously over both sides of the pork ribs.
- Step 4: Place ribs on the grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, turning every 7 minutes and brushing with remaining glaze, until ribs are cooked through and caramelized with slightly charred edges.
- Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones and serving.









