Spicy Cajun BBQ Pork Ribs with Honey Glaze

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Tender pork ribs coated in a spicy Cajun-inspired BBQ rub and finished with a sticky honey glaze for a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs pork ribs, paprika, cayenne pepper 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: 15 min Cook: 180 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to create the Cajun rub.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 pounds pork ribs and rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: Bake the ribs in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 cup honey and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
  5. Step 5: Remove ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap. Brush the honey glaze generously over both sides of the ribs.
  6. Step 6: Increase the oven temperature to 425°F and return the ribs to the oven uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.

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