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Flavorful Korean Gochujang BBQ Ribs Recipe Easy Homemade Sesame Honey Glaze

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These Korean Gochujang BBQ Ribs feature a spicy, sweet, and savory marinade with a sticky sesame honey glaze, delivering fall-off-the-bone tender ribs perfect for BBQ nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds pork baby back ribs, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Remove silver skin from ribs and pat dry.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Place ribs in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over ribs, coat evenly, seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if available. Arrange ribs bone side down on rack and cover tightly with foil.
  5. Bake ribs for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and meat pulls away from bones (minimum 2 hours if short on time).
  6. While ribs bake, whisk honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl to make glaze.
  7. Remove ribs from oven, discard foil, and brush ribs generously with sesame honey glaze.
  8. Switch oven to broil. Place ribs under broiler for 3-5 minutes until glaze is bubbly and caramelized, watching closely to avoid burning.
  9. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and cilantro on top. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between bones.

Notes

Remove silver skin for better marinade penetration and tenderness. Marinate overnight for best flavor. Broil glaze carefully to avoid burning. Let ribs rest before slicing to keep juicy. For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free gochujang. Vegetarian option: substitute ribs with thick tofu or seitan and use maple syrup instead of honey.

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