Sticky Oven-Roasted Pork Ribs
Tender, fall-off-the-bone oven-roasted pork ribs coated in a sticky, savory glaze of barbecue sauce, honey, and five-spice.
These oven-roasted ribs are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and sticky. Slowly roasted in foil to guarantee meltingly tender meat, they are finished with a high-heat glaze that caramelizes into a rich, lip-smacking coating. It is an effortless way to achieve barbecue-quality ribs right in your home kitchen without needing a smoker.
Ingredients
- 2 racks pork ribs
- 1 tbsp five-spice powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- optional fresh lettuce
Instructions
- 1Season the pork ribs
Begin by seasoning the pork ribs with five-spice powder, black pepper, ginger powder, and minced garlic. This dry rub creates a fragrant and savory base for the meat.
Tip: Make sure the spices are distributed evenly across the surface of the ribs for consistent flavor. - 2Massage the seasoning
Using your hands, thoroughly massage the seasoning and minced garlic into the meat. This step ensures that the flavors penetrate deeply into the ribs.
Tip: Wear food-safe gloves for easy cleanup and to prevent transferring strong garlic or spice scents to your skin. - 3Wrap and roast
Cover the tray of seasoned ribs securely with aluminum foil. Roast in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 90 minutes to ensure the meat becomes tender and juicy.
Tip: Ensure the foil is sealed tightly around the edges of the tray to trap the steam and moisture inside while roasting. - 4Prepare the glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, oyster sauce, mustard, honey, and light soy sauce. This savory and sweet glaze will caramelize during the final roasting stage.
Tip: Adjust the ratio of honey to barbecue sauce if you prefer a sweeter or smokier profile for your ribs. - 5Glaze the ribs
Once the initial roasting time is complete, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully brush the prepared sauce generously over the surface of the meat.
Tip: Use a silicone basting brush to get an even coating, making sure to reach into the crevices of the ribs. - 6Final roast
Place the sauced ribs back into the oven and roast uncovered at 220°C (430°F) for 10 minutes. This high heat will help the glaze caramelize beautifully onto the ribs before serving.
Tip: Watch the oven closely during these final 10 minutes to prevent the honey in the glaze from burning.
