Hawaiian-Style Pork Ribs

By á-81356

These Hawaiian-style pork ribs are a sweeter version of kalbi, a Korean preparation for marinated and grilled beef short ribs that's sometimes cooked tableside.

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups light brown sugar
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 pounds pork baby back ribs
• 1 (2") piece peeled fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili flakes, garlic, ginger, and 1⁄4 cup water in a large bowl. Add the ribs and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally to coat.

Heat oven to 450°. Remove ribs from marinade and arrange, curved side up, on a rack set over a rimmed foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the marinade in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy, about 20 minutes.

Using tongs, flip ribs and cook, basting frequently with the reduced marinade, until the ribs are browned, glazed, and tender, 15–20 minutes. Transfer ribs to a platter and garnish with scallions.