Spicy Korean Ribs
These pork ribs use a spicy sauce. The meat is baked in beer and ginger.
After baking, the ribs go on a grill. This gives them a charred look and a strong taste.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 10, 2026Share
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These pork ribs use a spicy sauce. The meat is baked in beer and ginger.
After baking, the ribs go on a grill. This gives them a charred look and a strong taste.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 13
4 racks baby back pork ribs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 small onion, sliced
1 cup kochujang (Korean hot sauce)
0.25 cup white vinegar
0.25 cup minced garlic
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced, or to taste
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, sliced, or to taste
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle pilsner-style lager
1.5 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds
1.5 teaspoons toasted black sesame seeds
Instructions
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1
Take the skin off the back of the ribs. Put salt and pepper on them in a dish.
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2
Blend the onion, kochujang, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, and minced ginger until smooth.
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3
Rub one third of the sauce on the ribs. Save the rest. Wrap them in plastic and put them in the fridge for 5 hours or overnight.
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4
Heat your oven to 325 degrees F.
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5
Put sliced ginger on the bottom of a pan. Lay the ribs meat-side down on the ginger. Pour the lager over the meat and cover the pan with a lid or foil.
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6
Bake for 2 to 2.5 hours. Let the ribs cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
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7
Heat a grill to 400 degrees F. Put a little oil on the grill grate.
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8
Grill the ribs for 6 minutes per side. Brush on half of the leftover sauce during the last 2 minutes of each side. Top with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 645 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 50g
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Saturated Fat 17g
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Cholesterol 176mg
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Sodium 1668mg
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Total Carbohydrate 7g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 37g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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