Gochujang Glazed Pork Ribs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Ribs

01 - 2 racks pork ribs (approximately 1.8 kg; baby back or St. Louis-style)
02 - 15 ml salt
03 - 5 ml black pepper
04 - 5 ml garlic powder
05 - 5 ml smoked paprika

→ For the Gochujang Glaze

06 - 80 ml gochujang (Korean chili paste)
07 - 45 ml honey or brown sugar
08 - 30 ml soy sauce or tamari
09 - 15 ml rice vinegar
10 - 15 ml sesame oil
11 - 5 ml grated ginger
12 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ For Garnish

13 - Sesame seeds
14 - Sliced green onions

# Instructions:

01 - Flip the pork ribs bone-side up and use a knife to loosen the membrane. Peel it off carefully to enhance tenderness.
02 - In a bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
03 - Preheat oven to 150°C. Wrap the seasoned ribs in foil and place on a baking tray; bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender. For grilling, cook wrapped ribs over medium-low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
04 - In a saucepan, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Unwrap ribs and brush generously with gochujang glaze on both sides. Place under a hot grill or broiler for 3–5 minutes, or grill directly over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until the glaze is caramelized.
06 - Use a sharp knife to separate the ribs. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Removing the membrane from the pork ribs will result in a more tender texture and improved flavor absorption.
02 - Use tamari in place of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.