Moksal Gui (Korean Grilled Pork Ribs)
Tender grilled pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory Korean glaze with soy, garlic, and pear. Charred edges and caramelized meat make this a show-stopping dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1 medium pear, peeled and grated
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2.5 pounds pork spare ribs or short ribs
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 2 whole scallions, sliced, and sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork ribs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Whisk grated pear, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
- 3
Place ribs in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over ribs, coating evenly.
- 4
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
- 5
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- 6
Remove ribs from marinade, letting excess drip off. Reserve marinade in a small bowl.
- 7
Grill ribs 5–6 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade halfway through, until charred and cooked through.
- 8
Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- large zip-top bag or shallow baking dish
- paper towels
- microplane or box grater
- whisk
- small bowl
- tongs
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