Honey Garlic Ribs

Name: Honey Garlic Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water, divided; 6 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into two-rib portions; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 2-1/4 hours

Yield 24 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Mouthwatering honey garlic ribs—oven-baked and glazed with a simple, made-from-scratch sauce—are moist, juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. Make them for a game-day appetizer, and anyone who gets a bite will do a victory dance.

Ingredients

2 cups water, divided
6 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into two-rib portions
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

Directions

Place ribs bone side down in a large roasting pan; pour 1 cup water over ribs. Cover tightly and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic powder and ginger. Stir in the honey, soy sauce and remaining water until smooth. Drain fat from roasting pan; pour sauce over ribs.
Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until meat is tender, basting occasionally. Cut into serving-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 244 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.

When you want a more "meaty" appetizer for your holiday buffet, reach for these finger-licking-good ribs!

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