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Flavorful Honey BBQ Glazed Pork Ribs Recipe with Easy Apple Cider Reduction

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Tender pork ribs glazed with a sticky honey BBQ sauce and finished with a tangy apple cider reduction, perfect for backyard cookouts or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds baby back or St. Louis-style pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey, preferably raw or local
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) BBQ sauce, smoky and slightly spicy variety recommended
  • 1 cup (240ml) fresh apple cider, unfiltered if possible
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (2g) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (2g) onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon (7g) smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a roasting pan with foil.
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub seasoning evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  4. Wrap ribs tightly in foil, meat-side up, sealing well to trap steam.
  5. Bake ribs for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and meat pulls back from the bones.
  6. While ribs bake, combine apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and thickened (about 15-20 minutes).
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, BBQ sauce, and olive oil until smooth to make the glaze.
  8. Remove ribs from oven and unwrap carefully. Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, meat-side up.
  9. Brush ribs generously with the honey BBQ glaze on all sides.
  10. Broil ribs for 5-7 minutes, watching closely to caramelize the glaze without burning.
  11. Drizzle the apple cider reduction over the ribs just before serving.
  12. Slice ribs between the bones and serve warm.

Notes

Do not rush the baking time; low and slow is key for tender ribs. Remove the membrane for better glaze penetration. Save the apple cider reduction for the end to keep it fresh and glossy. Watch the broil step closely to avoid burning the glaze. For gluten-free, ensure BBQ sauce is gluten-free or make your own.

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