
Seoul Train BBQ
Gochujang-Glazed Grilled Baby Back Ribs, Sliced for Sharing
2 hours 30 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerKorean
Herb's take
All aboard for a flavor trip to Korea, where sweet and spicy gochujang meets tender baby back ribs in a sticky, smoky glaze. You'll master marinating, indirect grilling, and the art of the lacquered finish, plus the science of why sugar-based marinades mean patience near open flames.
Equipment needed
- Grill
Ingredients
Yield
4
Instructions
- 01Pat the rack of baby back ribs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides evenly with kosher salt and set on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 02In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the scallions.
- 03Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade in a small bowl for glazing later. Pour the remaining marinade over the ribs and rub to coat thoroughly.
- 04Cover the ribs with plastic wrap or seal in a large zip-top bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 05Preheat your grill for indirect heat: Light one side to medium-high and leave the other side off. Oil the grates well.
- 06Remove excess marinade from the ribs (but don’t rinse). Place ribs, bone side down, on the cool side of the grill. Cover and cook for 1 hour, maintaining grill temp around 300°F.
- 07Flip the ribs, cover, and cook another 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender and a toothpick slides through with little resistance.
- 08Move ribs to the hot side of the grill, bone side down. Brush with some reserved glaze and cook uncovered 2-3 minutes per side, flipping and glazing, until lacquered and lightly charred.
- 09Transfer ribs to a cutting board. Rest 10 minutes, then slice between the bones.
- 10Arrange on a platter, drizzle with any remaining glaze, and sprinkle with green scallion tops and toasted sesame seeds.
- 11Serve immediately with extra napkins and your favorite sides.
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