Korean Sticky Pork Ribs? Oh heck yes. These are sweet, savory, spicy, fall-off-the-bone flavor bombs that’ll have everyone licking their fingers and asking for the recipe. Glazed in a gochujang-honey mix and finished under the broiler or grill for that sticky-charred finish? Let’s get into it 🔥🇰🇷
🐖 Korean Sticky Pork Ribs
Ingredients (serves 4–6):
For the Ribs:
- 2–3 lbs pork baby back ribs (or spare ribs)
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar (for parboil water)
- Optional: 1 inch ginger and 2 garlic cloves in the parboil
For the Korean Glaze:
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Optional: splash of water to thin
To Finish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Lime wedges (optional but 💯)
- Extra gochujang or chili crisp on the side
Instructions:
- Parboil the Ribs (optional but helps with tenderness):
- Cut ribs into 2–3 rib sections.
- Place in a large pot with water, a splash of vinegar, and optional garlic/ginger.
- Simmer for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Bake the Ribs:
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange ribs and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2–2½ hours until super tender.
- Make the Glaze:
- Whisk all glaze ingredients in a saucepan over low heat until smooth and bubbly.
- Simmer 2–3 mins. Taste and adjust heat/sweet/tang to your liking.
- Glaze + Broil (or Grill!):
- Brush glaze all over cooked ribs.
- Broil for 3–5 mins or grill until caramelized and sticky.
- Flip and repeat if you want glaze on both sides (yes you do).
- Finish + Serve:
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve with rice, kimchi, or Asian slaw.
- Provide napkins. Lots of napkins. 😎
🎥 Reel/Story Ideas:
- Glaze pour in slo-mo? Yes.
- Finger swipe and bite + “that sauce tho” moment? Definitely.
- Side of sizzling kimchi fried rice? Chef’s kiss.
Want a caption that hits that spicy-sweet-cravey vibe, or a full-on script for a video? I’m here for the sticky details.
