Ginny's Bon Bon Ribs

Indulge in the ultimate BBQ experience with Ginny's Bon Bon Ribs, a mouthwatering recipe that combines fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs with a luscious, sticky-sweet glaze. These oven-baked ribs are seasoned with a smoky blend of garlic, paprika, and pepper before being slow-cooked to perfection. The star of this dish is the signature "bon bon" glaze—a rich, glossy blend of brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar thickened to caramelized perfection. Perfect for a family dinner or backyard gathering, these ribs are finished under high heat for that irresistible caramelized crust. Serve them hot with extra glaze on the side for a finger-licking dish no one can resist. Ideal for rib lovers and BBQ enthusiasts, this recipe guarantees to become your new go-to for tender, flavorful ribs.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Pork ribs
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Soy sauce
• 0.25 cups Honey
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Water
• 1 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Cold water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Remove the thin membrane from the back of the rib racks for tender meat, then pat the ribs dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.

Step 4

Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil, creating sealed packets, and place them on a large baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, until the ribs are tender and cooked through.

Step 6

While the ribs are baking, prepare the bon bon glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk this slurry into the saucepan and let the glaze cook for another 3–5 minutes, or until thickened and glossy. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 8

Once the ribs are cooked, carefully open the foil packets and drain any juices. Raise the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).

Step 9

Brush a generous layer of the bon bon glaze over the ribs, then return them to the oven, uncovered, for 10–15 minutes or until the glaze caramelizes.

Step 10

Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Brush with an additional layer of glaze before cutting into individual ribs.

Step 11

Serve immediately, with any remaining bon bon glaze on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(505.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	853.6

Total Fat 24.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 94mg	0%
Sodium 7142.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 120.2g
Protein 27.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.5mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 753.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.8%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 62.5%