SWEET & SPICY OVEN-GLAZED PORK RIBS
A simple yet flavorful recipe for tender pork ribs glazed with a homemade or store-bought sweet and spicy sauce. Slow-cooked low and slow until falling off the bone, then finished under the grill for a caramelized, sticky crust.
π₯£ Ingredients
- Pork ribs (any quantity)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sweet and spicy sauce (homemade or Thai chili sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ribs
- Place ribs bone side up. If not already removed, loosen and peel off the thin silver membrane covering the bones by sliding a knife tip under and pulling it off carefully.
- Trim any excess fat from the ribs.
- Season ribs generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Slow Bake
- Arrange ribs bone side down in a deep baking dish. If necessary, cut ribs into smaller sections to fit your dish.
- Cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake at 140Β°C (284Β°F) for about 3 hours, or until meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone when tested with a fork.
- Glaze and Caramelize
- Remove ribs from oven and drain excess fat or transfer to a clean tray (recommended if your baking dish is ceramic to avoid damage under grill).
- Brush ribs generously with sweet and spicy sauce.
- If not serving immediately, keep glazed ribs at room temperature but do not exceed 2 hours.
- Finish Under Grill
- Preheat oven grill to 220Β°C (428Β°F).
- Place ribs under grill in the middle of the oven.
- Grill for up to 5 minutes, watching carefully to caramelize the sauce without burning.
- Alternatively, finish on an outdoor grill for smoky flavor.
- Serve
- Cut ribs between bones and serve with additional sweet-spicy sauce on the side.
π‘ Tips
- Removing the silver membrane ensures more tender ribs and better seasoning absorption.
- Low-temperature slow baking is key for tender, juicy meat.
- Keep a close watch during grilling to avoid burning the glaze.
- Use your favorite sweet-spicy sauce or homemade chili sauce for best flavor.
π Final Thoughts
These sweet and spicy oven-glazed pork ribs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with their tender meat and sticky caramelized finish. Perfect for casual dinners or BBQ-style feasts, this recipe is simple yet packed with flavor.