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Tender Overnight Marinated Ribs Recipe Easy Perfect Flavor in 24 Hours

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This recipe features pork ribs marinated overnight in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and spices, resulting in tender, juicy ribs with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs), trimmed of excess fat
  • ½ cup soy sauce (120 ml)
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (50 g)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp onion powder (15 ml)
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika (15 ml)
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (5 ml)
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, 2.5 ml)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
  • 2 tbsp honey (30 ml)

Instructions

  1. Trim the ribs: Remove any silver skin and excess fat from the ribs using a sharp knife. This helps the marinade penetrate better and improves tenderness. (10 minutes)
  2. Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, ½ tsp chili flakes (optional), 2 tbsp olive oil, and 2 tbsp honey until sugar dissolves. The smell should be tangy and slightly sweet with a hint of smoke. (5 minutes)
  3. Marinate the ribs: Place ribs in a large zip-top bag or airtight container. Pour marinade over ribs, seal tightly, and massage gently to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, flipping halfway through if possible to ensure even soaking. (5 minutes active + 24 hours resting)
  4. Preheat your grill or oven: For the grill, set to medium heat around 300°F (150°C). For the oven, preheat to 275°F (135°C). (10 minutes)
  5. Cook the ribs low and slow: Remove ribs from marinade (reserve marinade for basting). Wrap ribs tightly in aluminum foil to keep moisture in. Place on grill or in oven rack. Cook for about 2.5 to 3 hours, until ribs are tender and meat easily pulls from bones. (150-180 minutes)
  6. Finish with a glaze: Unwrap ribs, brush with reserved marinade or your favorite BBQ sauce. Grill directly on heat or broil in oven for 5-10 minutes until caramelized and slightly charred—but watch carefully to avoid burning. (10 minutes)
  7. Rest and serve: Let ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing between bones. This helps juices redistribute and keeps meat moist. (10 minutes)

Notes

If ribs seem tough after cooking, wrap them back up and let them sit in the warm oven for another 15-20 minutes. Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version. Avoid microwaving leftovers to keep ribs tender. Flip ribs halfway through marinating for even flavor.

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