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Korean Pork Ribs Recipe

Korean Pork Ribs Recipe


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  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes to 8 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Sizzling Korean Pork Ribs deliver a mouthwatering explosion of sweet and spicy flavors straight from Seoul’s bustling street markets. Marinated in a tangy gochujang sauce and grilled to caramelized perfection, these ribs will make your backyard barbecue the talk of the neighborhood.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs boneless country style pork ribs

Marinade:

  • ½ cup coconut aminos
  • ¼ cup sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice
  • ½ tablespoon ground ginger

Garnish:

  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 6 scallions

Instructions

  1. Transfer 3 lbs of boneless country style pork ribs into your slow cooker, arranging them evenly across the bottom.
  2. Whisk together ½ cup coconut aminos, ¼ cup sesame oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce, 1 tbsp sweetener, ½ tbsp ground ginger in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
  3. Slice 8 cloves of garlic and 6 scallions, then sprinkle them over the ribs.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce mixture directly over the ribs, ensuring each piece gets coated.
  5. If your meat is frozen, set slow cooker to high and cook for 6-8 hours, maintaining an internal temperature of 145°F.
  6. For defrosted ribs, reduce cooking temperature to low and cook for 6-8 hours until meat becomes tender and easily pulls apart.
  7. Check internal meat temperature reaches 145°F to guarantee safe consumption.
  8. Once finished, remove ribs from slow cooker and let rest for 10 minutes before serving with optional kimchi and sesame kelp noodles.

Notes

  • Check the tenderness of the ribs around 6 hours to prevent overcooking, as slow cookers can vary in heat intensity.
  • For a gluten-free version, swap soy sauce with tamari and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
  • Add a tablespoon of gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) to the sauce for an authentic kick of spice and deeper flavor.
  • If kimchi isn’t available, serve with quick-pickled cucumbers or a simple Asian slaw to complement the rich pork ribs.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Pork
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg