Oven-Baked Sticky Honey Baby Back Ribs

November 28, 2023

Blossom Bees' Oven-Baked Sticky Hoisin Baby Back Ribs

Serving Size: 4 main course or 8 appetizer servings
Cook Time: 2-2 1/2 hours
Total Time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (including prep, baking, and finishing)

Ingredients:

4 lb. baby back pork ribs, membrane removed
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (optional)
1 cup honey (Blossom Bees' Spring Wildflower or Autumn Wildflower Honey)
2 Tbsp. Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 tsp. five-spice powder
Flaky sea salt

Directions:

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with two layers of foil, ensuring the shiny side is facing outwards.
Dry Rub: In a bowl, mix together the kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and ground red pepper. Rub this mixture evenly onto both sides of the ribs.
Prepare Sauce: In another bowl, whisk together honey (choose Spring or Autumn Wildflower), hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, chopped ginger, and five-spice powder.
Apply Honey Glaze: Coat the dry-rubbed ribs generously with the honey glaze mixture.
Wrap and Bake: Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meaty side down. Cover the ribs tightly with two layers of foil, crimping the edges to seal. Bake in the preheated oven for 2-2 1/2 hours, or until the meat starts to shrink away from the ends of the bone.
Finish under Broiler or Grill: After baking, increase the oven temperature to broil. Uncover the ribs and brush with additional honey glaze. Broil the ribs for 1-2 minutes until the glaze becomes cooked on and bubbly. Alternatively, you can grill the ribs briefly to caramelize the glaze.
Serve: Remove the ribs from the oven or grill and serve immediately.

Pairing Suggestions:

Spring Blossom with Blossom Bees' Spring Wildflower Honey:
Enhance the light and succulent Baby Back Ribs with Blossom Bees' Spring Wildflower Honey, complementing the dish's delicate flavors with floral undertones. Pair these succulent ribs with a refreshing glass of iced green tea infused with Blossom Bees' Spring Wildflower Honey, highlighting the lighter, floral notes for a delightful springtime feast.

Autumn Richness with Blossom Bees' Autumn Wildflower Honey:
Pair the savory ribs with Blossom Bees' Autumn Wildflower Honey, infusing a richer depth into the dish, embodying the hearty warmth of fall and accentuating the comforting notes. Savor the autumnal flavor by pairing these ribs with a warm mug of mulled cider sweetened with Blossom Bees' Autumn Wildflower Honey, embracing the richer, comforting notes for cozy autumn gatherings.

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