Description
Experience the irresistible flavors of Korean Country Ribs with this easy and authentic recipe. Tender pork ribs are marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and brown sugar, then slow-cooked, baked, or grilled to juicy, fall-off-the-bone perfection. Perfect for any meal, these ribs bring the bold taste of Korean BBQ right to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds pork country ribs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoons gochujang (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chopped green onions, black pepper, and optional gochujang until the sugar is mostly dissolved. This creates the flavorful base for your ribs.
- Marinate the Ribs: Place the pork country ribs in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the prepared marinade over the ribs, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow deep flavor penetration and tenderizing.
- Preheat Your Cooking Method: Choose your preferred cooking method. For grilling, prepare a medium flame; for oven baking, preheat to 300°F (150°C); for slow cooking, set your slow cooker to low heat.
- Cook the Ribs: If grilling, cook ribs for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with leftover marinade until caramelized and cooked through. For oven baking, arrange ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, uncovering for the last 15 minutes to let them brown. For slow cooking, cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.
- Rest and Serve: After cooking, let the ribs rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This step allows juices to redistribute within the meat, ensuring each bite is juicy and flavorful. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the ribs overnight for the most tender and deeply flavored results.
- Rest the ribs after cooking to lock in moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to cook ribs to about 195°F for ideal tenderness.
- Be careful when caramelizing to avoid burning due to the sugar content in the marinade; cook over moderate heat and turn frequently.
- Bring ribs to room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 8 hours (depending on cooking method)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Grilling, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4-6 oz cooked meat)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Korean country ribs, Korean BBQ, pork ribs, marinade, grilled ribs, slow cooked ribs, gluten free Korean recipe
