Dwaeji galbi (돼지갈비)
Korea
Juicy ribs marinated in a sweet‑salty or spicy sauce, baked until tender and quickly grilled to a light caramelization. Perfect for barbecue or a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pcs pork ribs
- 240 ml soy sauce
- 120 ml water
- 120 ml rice wine
- 4 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 6 tbsp garlic
- 24 tbsp ginger
- 3 pcs onion
- 3 pcs sweet apple
- 3 tsp black pepper
- 160 ml gochujang
- 2 tsp gochugaru
Steps
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Prepare the marinade, choosing sweet‑salty (with apple) or spicy (with gochujang and gochugaru). Mix soy sauce, water, rice wine, sesame oil, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, onion, sweet apple, black pepper, gochujang and gochugaru until homogeneous.
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Prepare the ribs: remove the membrane from the inner side, cut each slab in half, rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
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Coat the ribs with the prepared marinade, place them in a large zip‑lock bag or container, seal and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably 24–48 hours, turning occasionally.
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Preheat the oven to 325 °F (≈ 160 °C). Arrange the ribs meat‑side down on two baking sheets lined with aluminum foil, pour some of the marinade onto the sheet if needed, cover with foil and bake 1.5–2 hours until tender.
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For the sweet glaze: transfer the collected juices to a saucepan, add the remaining marinade, bring to a boil and reduce by half until the sauce thickens. Brush the ribs with it.
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Final caramelization: set the grill to high (≈ 500 °F) or preheat an outdoor grill. Grill the ribs for 5 minutes per side, basting regularly with the sauce, until a golden‑caramelized crust forms.
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Serve the hot ribs, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or sesame seeds.
FAQ
What is Dwaeji Galbi (돼지갈비)?
Dwaeji Galbi is a popular Korean dish featuring juicy pork ribs marinated in a sweet-salty or spicy sauce, then baked and grilled to tender perfection with a light caramelization.
How do you pronounce 돼지갈비?
The pronunciation of 돼지갈비 is 'Dwaeji Galbi'. 'Dwaeji' means pork, and 'Galbi' refers to ribs.
Can I substitute ingredients in this Dwaeji Galbi recipe?
Yes, Umami Guru's AI assistant can help you find suitable substitutions for ingredients like gochujang or gochugaru if they are unavailable, ensuring your dish still tastes amazing.
How long does it take to make Dwaeji Galbi?
This Dwaeji Galbi recipe takes approximately 140 minutes to prepare, including marinating and cooking time, resulting in tender, flavorful ribs.
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