Korean-Style Braised (Slow Cooker) Baby Back Ribs

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Korean-style braised (slow cooker) baby back ribs are inspired by my favorite Korean chef in the LA area, Roy Choi, whose cooking will oversaturate your taste buds. This recipe's flavor profile is 12/10. These remind me of your typical pot roast prep that your mom may have made growing up—if your mom happened to be a Korean man who went on to create the first fusion taco truck. Enjoy them over a bed of steamed rice and your favorite banchan!

Submitted by William Leon
Updated on November 20, 2024
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
2 pounds ribs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 pounds baby back pork ribs

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • ½ cup light soy sauce

  • ½ cup rice wine

  • ½ onion, cut into quarters

  • ¼ cup orange juice

  • 1 head garlic, chopped

  • ¼ cup minced fresh ginger

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped (Optional)

  • 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped

Directions

  1. Wash ribs; pat dry. Salt ribs liberally.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add ribs; cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a 3-quart slow cooker.

  3. Combine soy sauce, light soy sauce, rice wine, onion, orange juice, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño in a blender; cover and blend until combined. Pour sauce over ribs; cover slow cooker and cook on High until meat easily pulls away from the bone, 3 to 4 hours.

  4. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place ribs on a baking sheet or roasting pan.

  5. Cook ribs under the preheated broiler until nicely charred but not burned, about 5 minutes. Garnish with scallions.

Cook's Note:

Use any high-temperature oil (not olive oil) for browning the ribs.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of sauce ingredients. The actual amount of sauce consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

533 Calories
33g Fat
21g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 533
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 3562mg 155%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g 61%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 761mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.