Tender Dwaeji Galbi Gui (Grilled Pork Ribs)
Pork ribs marinated in pureed fruit and onion sauce, then grilled tender.
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A grilled dish packed with deep flavor using a special marinade blended with fresh fruits like apple, Korean pear, and pineapple. Soaking the meat thoroughly in cold water to draw out blood and marinating it overnight or longer makes the meat much more tender. Enjoy hearty, sweet, and savory restaurant-quality ribs right at home.
- Servings
- about 3–4 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Pork ribs1 kg (for grilling)
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)6 tbsp
- Green plum syrup (maesil-cheong) (or corn syrup (mulyeot) or sugar)3 tbsp
- Cheongju (Korean rice wine) (or mirin (cooking rice wine))3 tbsp
- Minced garlic3 tbsp
- Ginger juice0.5 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Ground black pepper1 tsp
Fruit Puree
- Pineapple1 clove (sliced)
- Korean pear1/2
- Apple1/2
- Onion1/2
- Soak the ribs in cold water to draw out the blood. Change the bloody water as needed and leave them for about 1-2 hours.
- You can use 1 kiwi instead of pineapple, and if you don't have pear or apple, try using canned pear juice or apple juice.
Steps
1. These are LA-style pork ribs for grilling.
2. Soak the ribs in cold water to draw out the blood.
Change the bloody water as needed and leave them for about 1-2 hours.
3. Put the pineapple, Korean pear, apple, and onion into a blender and blend.
You can use 1 kiwi instead of pineapple, and if you don't have pear or apple, try using canned pear juice or apple juice.
4. Add the measured seasoning ingredients along with the pureed fruit mixture and stir together.
5. Place the drained meat into a container and pour the marinade over it.
Make sure the marinade coats between the pieces of meat.
6. Let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
For even better flavor, you should let it marinate for about 2-3 days.
Grilled ribs taste best over charcoal,
but as a substitute, I placed a grill pan on the stovetop and grilled them.
Ppunwife's tips
- For even better flavor, you should let it marinate for about 2-3 days.
FAQ
Are there substitute ingredients if I don't have fresh fruit?
You can use 1 kiwi instead of pineapple, and if you don't have apple or Korean pear, you can use store-bought canned apple juice or pear juice.
How long should I marinate the meat for the best flavor?
Marinate it in the refrigerator for at least overnight, and for deeper flavor, marinating for 2-3 days is recommended.
How should I drain the blood?
Submerge the meat in cold water and leave it for about 1-2 hours, changing the water occasionally to draw out the blood.
