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Spicy Pork Ribs

These Spicy Sticky Pork Ribs are tender, fall-off-the-bone delicious and coated in a sweet, garlicky glaze with just the right amount of heat. They're oven-baked until perfectly tender, then broiled (or grilled) for a caramelized, finger-licking finish. Perfect for backyard BBQs, game days, or whenever you’re craving bold, saucy ribs that hit all the right notes.
Course grilled, pork, ribs
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq grilled chicken, coca cola ribs, summer pasta salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Grill /broil Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 6

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 racks pork baby back ribs about 4 pounds total
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Sticky Spicy Glaze:

  • 1½ cups BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 3 tablespoons sriracha adjust to spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional for extra sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat

Instructions

Prep the Ribs:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Rub ribs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.

Wrap and Bake:

  • Place each rack of ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil and wrap tightly. Place on a large baking sheet and bake for 2½ to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and cooked through.

Make the Glaze:

  • While the ribs are baking, combine all glaze ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5–8 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

Glaze and Broil or Grill:

  • Remove ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap. Brush generously with the spicy sticky glaze.

Broil Method: Preheat broiler to high. Place glazed ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 5–7 minutes, flipping and basting once halfway through, until sticky and caramelized.

    Grill Method: Heat grill to medium-high. Grill ribs meat-side down for 2–3 minutes per side, brushing with more glaze as they cook.

      Rest and Serve:

      • Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes, then slice between bones and serve with any remaining glaze or extra BBQ sauce on the side.
      • ENJOY!