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Sweet & Spicy Hot Honey Ribs

Sweet & Spicy Hot Honey Ribs

Sweet and Spicy Hot Honey Ribs that are finger-lickin' good! No grill or smoker needed — these oven-baked ribs come out fall-off-the-bone tender, slathered in a hot honey butter glaze that's the perfect blend of sweet and heat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for heat
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Prep the RibsRemove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs.Pat dry and coat generously with the dry rub. Rest 30 minutes at room temp (or refrigerate overnight).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs.
  3. Pat dry and coat generously with the dry rub. Rest 30 minutes at room temp (or refrigerate overnight).
  4. Bake Low & SlowPreheat oven to 275°F.Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, bone side down.Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
  5. Preheat oven to 275°F.
  6. Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, bone side down.
  7. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
  8. Make the Hot Honey GlazeIn a small saucepan, melt butter.Stir in honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until combined.
  9. In a small saucepan, melt butter.
  10. Stir in honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until combined.
  11. Glaze & CaramelizeRemove ribs from oven, discard foil.Brush ribs with glaze. Increase oven temp to 425°F and bake uncovered 10–15 minutes, basting again halfway.For extra char, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
  12. Remove ribs from oven, discard foil.
  13. Brush ribs with glaze. Increase oven temp to 425°F and bake uncovered 10–15 minutes, basting again halfway.
  14. For extra char, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
  15. ServeSlice between bones, drizzle more hot honey glaze, and garnish with chili flakes + fresh parsley.
  16. Slice between bones, drizzle more hot honey glaze, and garnish with chili flakes + fresh parsley.

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.