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Flavorful Grilled Honey Garlic BBQ Ribs Easy Smoky Char Recipe

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This grilled honey garlic BBQ ribs recipe features a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze with a smoky char, cooked low and slow for tender, flavorful ribs perfect for BBQs and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds baby back ribs or St. Louis style ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/4 cup honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred; swap with tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. (10 minutes)
  2. Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper evenly over both sides. Set aside while you prepare the glaze. (5 minutes)
  3. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and water. Whisk until smooth. (10 minutes)
  4. Prepare the grill for indirect cooking: if using charcoal, bank coals to one side; for gas, turn on one burner only. Aim for a grill temperature around 275°F to 300°F. Place a drip pan under the grill grate on the indirect heat side. (10 minutes)
  5. Place ribs meat side up on the indirect heat side. Close the lid and cook for 1 hour, maintaining temperature and checking occasionally to avoid flare-ups. (1 hour)
  6. Remove ribs and place on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Brush a generous layer of honey garlic glaze all over, then wrap tightly to seal. Return to indirect heat and cook for another 30 minutes. (30 minutes)
  7. Unwrap ribs carefully, discard foil, and place ribs back on direct heat side of grill. Brush another layer of glaze and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, turning occasionally until you get a smoky char and caramelized crust. Watch closely to prevent burning. (15 minutes)
  8. Remove ribs from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting between bones. Serve with extra glaze on the side. (10 minutes)

Notes

Use indirect heat for slow cooking to keep ribs juicy. Remove silver skin membrane for better flavor absorption. Brush glaze multiple times to build sticky crust. Keep a spray bottle of water nearby to control flare-ups. Let ribs rest before serving to redistribute juices. For gluten-free, swap soy sauce with tamari. For spicier ribs, add cayenne pepper or chili flakes to glaze.

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