Honey Glazed Pork Ribs with Pineapple

Honey Glazed Pork Ribs with Pineapple

Ingredients:

• For the Ribs:
  • 2 lbs pork ribs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• For the Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• For Serving:
  • 1 cup pineapple, cut into chunks
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Prepare the Ribs:
   • Season the ribs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
   • Place the ribs in a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
3. Make the Glaze:
   • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes.
   • Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens into a glaze, about 10-15 minutes.
4. Glaze the Ribs:
   • Remove the ribs from the oven and increase the temperature to 400°F (204°C).
   • Brush the ribs generously with the honey glaze and return to the oven, uncovered.
   • Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, brushing with more glaze every 10 minutes, until the ribs are nicely caramelized.
5. Add the Pineapple:
   • During the last 10 minutes of baking, add the pineapple chunks around the ribs, allowing them to roast and caramelize.
6. Serve:
   • Remove the ribs and pineapple from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
   • Garnish with chopped parsley and sesame seeds if using, before serving.

Tips:

• Serving Suggestion: Serve these delicious ribs with a side of steamed rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the extra glaze.
• Marinating: For even more flavor, marinate the ribs in half of the glaze overnight before baking.

These honey glazed pork ribs with pineapple offer a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors, making them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering!