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Honey glazed pork ribs with potatoes

Honey glazed pork ribs with potatoes are a family dish for 4 people, ready in 1 hour 40 minutes with only 20 minutes of active prep, easy difficulty, around €3.50 per person. The key to success is the slow bake under foil that tenderizes the meat before it gets glazed with honey to brown.

Honey and thyme glazed pork ribs, slow roasted with potatoes, guaranteed finger licking good.

Honey glazed pork ribs with potatoes
Total time
1 h 40
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€3.50
Calories per person
720 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter, Summer
The kids
They generally like it

Here the meat falls right off the bone, coated in a honey and mustard glaze that sticks a little to your fingers, in the good way. Thyme and garlic quietly season the marinade while the soy sauce brings a salty note that balances the sweetness of the honey. The potatoes cook in the meat juices and end up golden outside, soft inside.

This is the kind of dish to make on a lazy Sunday, while the oven does the work. Kids love eating with their hands and gnawing on the bones, and adults appreciate that there is barely anything to watch. Just plan the marinade ahead if you want even more flavor, and let the oven take care of the rest while you do something else.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Pork ribs 1.2 kg

Pantry

  • Honey 4 tbsp
  • Mustardoften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Garlic 3 cloves
  • Thyme 4 sprigs
  • Potatoes 900 g

Allergens Mustard

The step by step recipe

  1. Mix the honey, mustard, soy sauce, crushed garlic and thyme.

    Set aside a bit of the marinade for the final glaze.

  2. Brush the ribs with the marinade and let them marinate. 30 min

    If you can, marinate longer in the fridge.

  3. Place the ribs in a baking dish, cover with foil and bake at 160°C. 1 h

    Low temperature cooking keeps the meat tender.

  4. Add the potatoes, cut into wedges and coated in oil, around the meat. 30 min

    Remove the foil so everything browns.

  5. Brush the ribs with the remaining marinade and let them glaze. 10 min

    Watch closely, honey burns fast.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick pork ribs with good meat coverage and a bit of fat, so they stay moist after the long cooking time.
  • Always set aside part of the marinade before it touches the raw meat, so you can brush it on safely at the end.
  • Cut the potatoes into even wedges so they all cook at the same pace around the meat.

The variations

  • Swap the soy sauce for tamari if you want a gluten free version, the taste stays very close.
  • For a quicker version, ask your butcher to pre-cut the ribs into individual portions, cooking time will be a bit shorter.
  • For kids who don't like mustard, cut the amount in half in the marinade, the honey and soy sauce still bring plenty of flavor.

What to serve it with

  • A tangy green salad
  • Steamed seasonal vegetables
  • A glass of lemon water

Storage

The ribs keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. They freeze well for up to 2 months, thaw in the fridge before reheating in the oven to keep them moist.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the marinade the night before?

Yes, it's even recommended. Let the ribs marinate overnight in the fridge, the meat will be even more flavorful the next day.

Can you use a different cut of pork instead of ribs?

Spare ribs or a pork roast cut into chunks also work, but cooking time may change depending on the thickness of the meat.

Why cover the ribs with foil at the start of cooking?

The foil traps moisture so the meat cooks gently without drying out. You remove it later so everything can brown at the end.

How do you know when the ribs are cooked enough?

The meat should pull away from the bone easily with a fork. If it still resists, cook for another 10 to 15 minutes under the foil.

How long does it take to make honey glazed pork ribs with potatoes?

Count 1 h 40 in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in honey glazed pork ribs with potatoes?

About 720 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does honey glazed pork ribs with potatoes cost?

About €3.50 per serving, or €14.00 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains mustard. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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