Sweet and Tender Honey BBQ Pork Riblets

Name: Honey BBQ Riblets
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork ribs, cut bite-size.; 1 cup BBQ sauce.; 1/3 cup brown sugar.; 1/3 cup honey.; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke.; 1 teaspoon black pepper.; 1 teaspoon garlic salt.; 1 teaspoon onion powder.; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.

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These easy pork riblets are coated in a honey BBQ sauce and baked until tender and caramelized. Perfect over rice or potatoes for a family-friendly dinner.

By Norah Momoria

Updated on Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:26:58 GMT

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Sweet and Smoky BBQ Riblets

Nothing beats these tender Honey BBQ Riblets in my kitchen. The secret lies in that perfect blend of honey and BBQ sauce that creates an irresistible sticky glaze. After countless testing I've found the ideal balance of sweet and smoky flavors that keeps my family requesting these every week.

Family Favorite for Good Reason

These riblets hit all the right notes tender meat perfectly balanced sauce and they won't break the bank. My kids clean their plates every time which makes this recipe pure gold in my weekly dinner rotation.

What You Need

Would you like me to share the ingredient list for creating these delicious riblets including my special honey BBQ sauce blend?

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Making Your Riblets

I can walk you through the steps for achieving perfectly tender meat and that amazing glaze.

Level Up Your Flavor

Let the riblets marinate in the sauce for 30 minutes to an hour before baking for deeper flavor. I always save some sauce to brush on at the end for that beautiful glossy finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What cut of pork should I use?: Use boneless country-style pork ribs cut into bite-sized pieces for best results.
→ Can I make these spicier?: Yes, add cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or red pepper flakes to taste for heat.
→ What BBQ sauce works best?: Use your favorite BBQ sauce - sweet, spicy, or smoky all work well.
→ Can I make these ahead?: Yes, prepare and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Leftovers keep 3 days.
→ How do I know when they're done?: Pork should be fork-tender and sauce should be thick and caramelized.