Crispy Glazed Oven-Baked Pork Ribs

Tender and caramelized oven-baked pork ribs infused with a savory-sweet garlic marinade, roasted to sticky perfection.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork ribs
• 1 handful garlic slices
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cooking wine
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp black pepper powder
• 1 tbsp starch
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the marinade

   

   In a small white bowl, combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, oyster sauce, a spoonful of honey, black pepper powder, starch, and a tiny pinch of salt. Use a spoon to stir everything together until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed into a smooth, dark sauce.

   Tip: Mixing the marinade ingredients separately before pouring them over the meat ensures an even distribution of flavors.
2. 2Add garlic and sauce

   

   Place the fresh pork ribs into a baking tray and scatter a handful of sliced garlic over them. Carefully drizzle the prepared dark marinade evenly across all the rib pieces.

   Tip: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh pork ribs bought from the morning market rather than frozen ones.
3. 3Massage the ribs

   

   Put on a pair of plastic food preparation gloves and deeply massage the ribs with your hands. Work the sauce and garlic slices into every crevice of the meat so that each piece is completely and evenly coated with the marinade.

   Tip: Massaging the meat not only tenderizes it but also helps the marinade penetrate deeper, resulting in much more flavorful ribs.
4. 4Cover and marinate

   

   Once the ribs are well-coated, stretch a layer of clear plastic wrap tightly over the entire baking tray to seal it. Set the tray aside and let the ribs marinate for 2 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to fully develop.

   Tip: If your kitchen is warm, it is best to place the covered tray in the refrigerator while marinating to keep the meat fresh.
5. 5Prepare for baking

   

   After the marinating time is complete, remove the plastic wrap and arrange the ribs in an even layer. Preheat your oven with both upper and lower heat at 190 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes, then place the tray in the middle layer to bake.

   Tip: Although not pictured, lining your baking tray with aluminum foil before adding the ribs is highly recommended to make cleanup much easier.
6. 6Bake the ribs

   

   Place the marinated ribs in a baking tray lined with tin foil. Preheat the oven with upper and lower heat at 190 degrees for 5 minutes, place the tray in the middle layer, and bake for 20 minutes first.

   Tip: Make sure to preheat the oven properly so the ribs start cooking immediately and lock in the juices.
7. 7Flip the ribs

   

   When the initial 20 minutes are up, use a pair of tongs to carefully flip the pork ribs over. Continue baking for about 10 to 20 minutes depending on your preferred crispiness.

   Tip: Keep an eye on the ribs during the final few minutes of baking to prevent them from getting overbaked.

Storage & Reheating

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