Description

This Honey Mustard Glazed Ribs recipe offers tender, flavorful pork ribs simmered to perfection and finished with a tangy, sweet glaze. The glaze combines dijon mustard, brown sugar, honey, and balsamic vinegar, creating a deliciously sticky coating ideal for grilling or oven-baking. Perfect for a casual dinner served alongside loaded baked potatoes or coleslaw, these ribs deliver a balance of savory and sweet flavors that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale

Ribs

1 rack pork spare ribs (2-3 lbs)

Glaze

¼ cup dijon mustard (or wholegrain mustard)
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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Instructions

Prepare the glaze: Combine the dijon mustard, brown sugar, honey, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Mix until the ingredients are well blended and set the glaze aside.
Simmer the ribs: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pork spare ribs, reduce heat to medium, and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes. This process tenderizes the ribs by partially cooking them. Once done, drain the ribs and set them aside.
Apply initial glaze: Place the ribs on a serving plate. Pour about half of the prepared glaze over the ribs and use a basting brush to spread it evenly on both sides, ensuring the glaze sticks well to the meat.
Grill the ribs: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the glazed ribs on the grill and cook for 20-25 minutes. Turn the ribs every 5 minutes, using a clean basting brush to apply more glaze as you go. Near the end of grilling, brush the ribs with the remaining glaze to build a glossy, flavorful coating.
Serve: Once the ribs are beautifully caramelized and cooked through, remove them from the grill. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as loaded baked potatoes or coleslaw, for a complete meal.

Notes

This recipe doubles easily for larger portions or to save leftovers for another meal.
You can also cook these ribs in the oven by baking at 400°F (204°C) for 20-25 minutes to brown and finish the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 rack (approx. 6-8 ribs)
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg