Smoky BBQ Ribs with Honey Glaze

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Fall-off-the-bone ribs glazed with a sweet and spicy honey BBQ sauce, perfect for backyard grilling. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs pork ribs, bbq sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 120 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to 225°F (107°C). Pat ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with smoked paprika and garlic powder.
  2. Step 2: Place ribs on grill and cook for 2 hours, turning every 30 minutes until tender.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix bbq sauce, honey, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Brush glaze over ribs and return to grill. Cook for 15-20 minutes, basting every 5 minutes until glaze caramelizes and shimmers.
  5. Step 5: Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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