Sticky Honey Garlic Spareribs
A quick and effortless appetizer that always impresses! These sticky honey garlic spareribs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, balancing sweet, savory, and umami flavors in every bite. Whether served as a starter or a main dish, they disappear fast—so make sure to cook more than you think you’ll need!
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 kg pork spareribs 1cut into individual pieces
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 4 garlic cloves smashed and minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- toasted sesame seeds garnish
Instructions
Blanched the ribs
- Place ribs in a pot of boiling water and cook for 3–5 minutes to remove impurities.
- Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
Sear the Ribs
- Heat oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the ribs and sear until lightly browned on all sides.
- Push the ribs to one side. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (don’t burn it!).
- Mix in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, honey, and water.
Simmer
- Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until ribs are tender and the sauce has reduced.
To Finish
- Drizzle in sesame oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed white rice or noodles.