Baked pork ribs with honey
6 servings
160 minutes
Baked pork ribs with honey are a true embodiment of gastronomic harmony. European cuisine, infused with the traditions of marinating and honey-spiced notes, offers us this dish with rich flavor and tender texture. Pork ribs soaked in an aromatic sauce made from honey, soy sauce, and tomato paste reveal a rich sweetness combined with spicy hints of garlic and ginger. Long baking gives the meat delightful tenderness, while the caramelized crust turns each serving into a small culinary masterpiece. This dish is perfect for festive dinners or warm family gatherings where its rich aroma and flavor can create a cozy atmosphere. It can be served with fresh vegetables or fragrant potato sides to highlight its gastronomic perfection.
1
Wash the ribs well and cut into portion pieces (3-4 ribs each).
- Pork ribs: 1.5 kg
2
For the sauce, finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger. In a saucepan, mix the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, add honey, soy sauce, and tomato paste.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Ginger root: to taste
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 4 tablespoons
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
3
Bring the sauce to a boil and cook until the onion is soft. Blend the sauce with an immersion blender.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Ginger root: to taste
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 4 tablespoons
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
4
Brush the ribs with sauce using a culinary brush and let marinate for 1-2 hours.
- Pork ribs: 1.5 kg
5
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees and bake the ribs for 1–1.5 hours, basting them with sauce occasionally. If the meat surface browns too much, it can be covered with foil.
- Pork ribs: 1.5 kg
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
6
Reheat the remaining sauce, you can strain it through a sieve. The pork ribs are ready.
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: pinch