This oven-baked honey mustard pork ribs recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy this popular cut. Since the ribs are baked, you can prepare them effortlessly at home—no grill or barbecue needed! The honey mustard sauce adds the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making every bite irresistibly flavorful.
Ingredients:
One rack of pork ribs
3 tablespoons liquid honey
3 tablespoons mustard
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Season the ribs with salt and pepper on both sides and place them in a baking dish (preferably one with a lid; otherwise, cover with aluminum foil). Cover and bake for about one hour.
Prepare the sauce while the ribs are cooking: simply mix the honey and mustard in a bowl, whisking vigorously until you get a smooth emulsion. Set aside.
Glaze the ribs: after an hour of baking, remove the ribs from the oven and brush one side with half of the sauce using a kitchen brush. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven again, flip the ribs, and brush the other side with more sauce, saving a small amount for later. Bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
Finally, brush the ribs with the remaining sauce and serve immediately.
Tips and tricks:
- The key to this recipe is covering the ribs during the first stage of baking. This allows the meat to cook slowly while retaining moisture. The final uncovered baking time helps caramelize the sauce, creating a flavorful glaze.
- Use liquid honey, as it mixes more easily.
- A kitchen brush (preferably silicone) is a great tool for evenly coating the ribs. If you don’t have one, you can use the back of a spoon.
- Honey and mustard sauce pairs perfectly with pork, especially ribs, which are juicy and flavorful due to their fat content. If you prefer a leaner dish, you can try this recipe with pork loin. It also works perfectly with chicken or rabbit.