🍯🌶️ Honey Jalapeño Party Ribs
These Honey Jalapeño Party Ribs are tender, sweet, spicy, and sticky — perfect for game day, BBQs, or any casual gathering. With a bold kick from fresh jalapeños and a sweet glaze of honey and soy, these ribs will be the star of your table.
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours (plus glaze time)
🍽️ Servings: 4–6
📝 Ingredients:
2 racks baby back ribs (about 2½ lbs), membrane removed
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
For the Honey Jalapeño Glaze:
½ cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (adjust to spice level)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
Garnish:
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Extra sliced jalapeños (optional)
🍳 Instructions:
Step 1: Prep the Ribs
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the silver skin (membrane) from the ribs. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over both sides of the ribs.
Step 2: Bake Low and Slow
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cover tightly with another layer of foil.
Bake for 2½ to 3 hours until the ribs are tender.
Step 3: Make the Glaze
In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and sliced jalapeños. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until thickened slightly.
Step 4: Glaze and Broil
Once the ribs are cooked, remove foil and brush with the honey jalapeño glaze.
Turn the oven to broil and return ribs to the oven, uncovered, for 4–5 minutes, just until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Step 5: Slice and Serve
Let ribs rest for 5 minutes, then slice between bones. Garnish with fresh herbs and extra jalapeño slices if desired.
💡 Tips:
Milder heat? Remove seeds from jalapeños or reduce quantity.
Sticky glaze: For extra stickiness, brush glaze twice—before and after broiling.
Grill finish: Instead of broiling, finish ribs on the grill for smoky flavor.
❓ Honey Jalapeño Party Ribs – FAQ
❓Can I make these ribs ahead of time?
Yes! Bake the ribs the day before and refrigerate. When ready to serve, warm them up, glaze, and broil.
❓Can I use spare ribs instead of baby back?
Absolutely. Spare ribs are a bit larger and take slightly longer—add about 30 minutes to the baking time.
❓How spicy are these ribs?
The heat level depends on how many jalapeños you use and whether you leave the seeds in. For mild ribs, use 1 jalapeño and remove seeds.
❓Can I use hot honey instead of jalapeños?
Yes, hot honey is a great substitute for a smoother sweet-spicy glaze.
❓How should I store leftovers?
Wrap leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F until warmed through.