Korean-Style BBQ Ribs

By Leite's Culinaria

Ingredients

2 pounds 4 ounces pork loin rib racks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium (4 oz) onion* (grated)
3 garlic cloves (grated or crushed)
1- inch (25-mm) piece of fresh ginger (grated)
2 tablespoons runny honey
1/4 cup soft dark brown sugar
1/3 cup light soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice (or white or cider) vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (plus extra to serve)
Sliced scallions (to serve)

Prep Time30mins
Cook Time120mins
Servings3

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or foil. You want enough foil to be able to fully wrap the ribs so you might need to join 2 sheets together to ensure the ribs can be covered in one layer.

Season the pork ribs generously with salt and pepper and lay them in the lined dish. Fold up the foil around the ribs. Slide the dish into the oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir the onion, garlic, ginger, honey, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, water, and sesame seeds together.

After 1 1/2 hours, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C) and remove the ribs from the oven.

Carefully open up the parcel and pour the sauce over the ribs, ensuring the pork is well covered. Return to the oven, uncovered, and cook, turning the ribs and basting halfway through, until the sauce is dark and sticky, about 30 minutes more. Don't worry if the edges scorch during cooking; this is completely normal!

Cut the ribs into pieces and serve with some sesame seeds and the scallions sprinkled over the top.