Zesty Korean Gochujang Ribs with Sesame Slaw

Name: Zesty Korean Gochujang Ribs with Sesame Slaw
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Gochujang; Soy Sauce; Rice Vinegar; Honey; Garlic; Sesame Oil; Black Pepper; Pork Spareribs; Salt; Napa Cabbage; Red Cabbage; Carrot; Green Onions; Toasted Sesame Seeds; Rice Vinegar; Soy Sauce; Sesame Oil; Honey; Salt and Pepper

A fiery and tangy twist on classic pork ribs

These delectable Korean-style ribs are marinated in a spicy gochujang sauce and served with a crisp, refreshing sesame slaw.

4 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Gochujang Marinade

Gochujang

1/4 cup (Korean chili paste)

Soy Sauce

2 tablespoons

Rice Vinegar

2 tablespoons

Honey

2 tablespoons

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Sesame Oil

1 teaspoon

Black Pepper

1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground

For the Ribs

Pork Spareribs

2 pounds, trimmed and cleaned

Salt

To taste

For the Sesame Slaw

Napa Cabbage

2 cups, thinly sliced

Red Cabbage

1 cup, thinly sliced

Carrot

1, julienned

Green Onions

2, sliced

Toasted Sesame Seeds

2 tablespoons

For the Sesame Dressing

Rice Vinegar

2 tablespoons

Soy Sauce

1 tablespoon

Sesame Oil

1 tablespoon

Honey

1 teaspoon

Salt and Pepper

To taste

Preparation

Marinating the Ribs

Combine Marinade

Combine all gochujang marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Apply Marinade

Rub the mixture thoroughly over the ribs, ensuring full coverage.

Make sure the ribs are completely covered with marinade for best results.

Chill Ribs

Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

For deeper flavor, let the ribs marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Sesame Slaw

Combine Slaw Vegetables

In a large bowl, combine napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, and green onions.

Use a mandoline slicer for perfectly even slaw slices.

Prepare Dressing

In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper to form the dressing.

Toss and Serve

Pour dressing over the slaw and toss to coat evenly. Add toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Process

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Bake Ribs

Place marinated ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake for 2.5 hours.

Crisp Ribs

Remove foil and increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Bake for an additional 30 minutes for a nice glaze.

Plating & Serving