Korean Braised Galbi-Style Spare Ribs

What Ingredients Do You Need?

• 3 lbs Pork spare ribs, cut into 2-3 rib sections
• 1/2 cup Soy sauce
• 1/2 cup Asian pear, grated
• 1/4 cup Brown sugar
• 6 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp Sesame oil
• 3 tbsp Mirin
• 2 cups Water or chicken stock
• 2 Carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 cup Daikon radish, cut into chunks
• 3 Scallions, sliced
• 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds

How Do You Make Korean Braised Galbi-Style Spare Ribs?

1. 1

   Parboil the ribs

   Blanch the ribs in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities, then drain and rinse under cold water.

2. 2

   Make the braising liquid

   Whisk together soy sauce, grated pear, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, mirin, and stock in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Combine and braise

   Place ribs in a Dutch oven, pour the sauce over, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Add vegetables

   Add carrots and daikon and continue simmering, covered, for 45 minutes more, until the ribs are tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

5. 5

   Reduce the sauce

   Uncover, raise heat slightly, and simmer 15 minutes to reduce the braising liquid into a glossy glaze coating the ribs.

6. 6

   Garnish and serve

   Transfer to a serving platter, spoon the reduced sauce over the top, and sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.