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Spicy Soy Braised Pork Ribs (돼지갈비 조림 Dwaeji Galbi Jorim)

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Posted:12/09/20112 Comments
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Dwaeji Galbi Jorim Soy Braised Pork Ribs
Dwaeji Galbi Jorim Soy Braised Pork Ribs (돼지갈비 조림)

Dwaeji Galbi Jorim is Korean braised pork ribs cooked my family style – quite salty and spicy and not at all sweet. Eating this dish always brings back my childhood memories – my absolute favorite but it also was a bit of a torture eating these because they were so spicy. It could be that I simply couldn’t handle the heat but I really think the Korean chili peppers were a lot spicier than the ones I get today in California. After eating about two ribs, my lips would start to hurt and then would start throbbing because it was so spicy and salty. Towards the end of the meal, my lips were basically numb. But I couldn’t stop eating…it was just too good…. my mouth is watering now just thinking about it! Unfortunately, I never learned how to make this dish before I left home. But kudos to my sis #2 for making this for me and giving me the recipe.

I don’t think I ever saw Dwaeji Galbi Jorim served at a restaurant anywhere and I thought it was just one of those Korean foods that are made at home and not at restaurants. But when I searched on the Korean internet for Dwaeji Galbi Jorim (braised pork ribs) recipes, I was surprised to find that there were no recipes similar to this one at all. Our family’s Dwaeji Galbi Jorim recipe has no sweetness at all whereas all of the recipes online had some sugar and cooking wine which means there is added sweetness. They also usually have garlic which I don’t find necessary. In terms of ingredients, this recipe has very few – only 5 not including water. So this would be a great recipe for students or singles who really don’t (or even want to) have an extensive pantry of seasonings and ingredients.

BTW, if you have a pressure cooker or Instant Pot, try this pressure cooker recipe.

Spicy Soy Braised Pork Ribs (Dwaeji Galbi Jorim)

Servings: 4                        Time: prep 5-10 min + cooking 1 hr 15 min                       Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  1. 2 lb pork spare ribs
  2. 3/4 C + 2 T regular soy sauce (Kikkoman)
  3. 1 oz ginger (about 4 slices, each 1/4 in thick)
  4. 8 Korean green chili peppers (풋고추 putgochu) – use less if using spicier pepper
  5. 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  6. 2 3/4 C water
  7. 1/8 ~ 1/4 tsp ginger powder (optional)

Directions

The pork ribs I used in this post was bought at Whole Foods Market (because they had a great sale!) but you can use your favorite ribs from your local store.

pork ribs on sale
Whole Food’s pork spare ribs, St Louis style

These St Louis style (breast bone removed) spare ribs didn’t have too much fat and was not too big – perfect for our jorim.

sliced into individual ribs
sliced into individual ribs

1. Slice ribs into individual pieces and soak them in cold water for 5-10 minutes to draw out the blood.

2. Prepare ginger by peeling and cutting 4 to 5 of 1/4 inch thick slices.

3. Cut Korean green chili peppers into half or thirds (approx 1 1/2 inch long pieces).

cut Korean green chili peppers (풋고추 putgochu)
cut Korean green chili peppers (풋고추 putgochu)

I like to use Korean peppers because of their sweetness and milder taste. If these are not available to you, you can substitute Jalapeno peppers. Since Jalapeno peppers are considerably hotter than the Korean peppers, the amount should be reduced to 3-4 peppers depending on how spicy you want it.

3. In a pot, add pork, water, soy sauce, ginger and black pepper. And optionally add ginger powder.

ribs with soy sauce, ginger, water and pepper
ribs with soy sauce, ginger, water and pepper
  • Bring it to a boil on medium high heat.
  • Lower heat to medium, cook for 10 min.

4. Add about half of the chili peppers.

  • Lower heat to medium low and simmer for 25 min.
  • Taste a little of the sauce to make sure it’s not too spicy for you. If it’s ok, add the remaining chili peppers and simmer for another 20 min. The sauce should taste really salty – the meat will taste much less saltier so don’t worry.
pork ribs braised in soy sauce and green chili pepers
pork ribs braised in soy sauce and green chili peppers

This picture was taken when it was about half way done. Right after I added the rest of the peppers. And now you are ready to enjoy this wonderfully spicy, salty but the most mouth watering pork ribs you will ever have! Sprinkle some fresh green peppers on top to add some color.

Some tips

  • Because pork ribs have a lot of fat, you will see a lot of fat on top of the pot when it’s fully cooked. You can skim off the fat with a spoon if you are going to eat it right away. If you have some time, let it cool in a pot overnight or in the fridge and you will see the fat solids form on top. This is much easier to take out. But don’t take out all the fat – you need some for it to taste good.

    cooled pork ribs with fat solids on top
    cooled pork ribs with fat solids on top
  • This Dwaeji Galbi Jorim is quite salty, so you definitely need some rice to help you out. Serve a sweet and tangy kabocha squash salad or a creamy potato salad or sauteed string potatoes with this dish (and of course, kimchi) and you will be in heaven!
  • The ribs will actually taste better when you reheat them the next day or the day after. Remember to add a bit more water every time you reheat.
Spicy braised pork ribs (돼지갈비 조림 Dweji Kalbi Jorim)
Spicy braised pork ribs (돼지갈비 조림 Dwaeji Kalbi Jorim) with green chili peppers
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Dwaeji Galbi Jorim Soy Braised Pork Ribs

Dwaeji Galbi Jorim (Korean Spicy Soy Braised Pork Ribs)

This is Korean braised pork ribs cooked my family style – quite salty and spicy and not at all sweet. 
Prep: 1 hour 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
serves: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 lb pork spare ribs
  • 14 Tbsp regular soy sauce (14 Tbsp = 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp), I used Kikkoman
  • 1 oz ginger (about 4 slices, each 1/4 in thick)
  • 8 Korean green chili peppers (풋고추 putgochu – use less if using spicier pepper)
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 3/4 C water
  • 1/8 - 1/4 tsp ginger powder (optional)
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Instructions

  • Slice ribs into individual pieces and soak them in cold water for 5-10 minutes to draw out the blood.
  • Prepare the ginger by peeling and cutting 4 to 5 of 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Cut the Korean green chili peppers into half or thirds (approx 1 1/2 inch long pieces).
  • In a pot, add the pork, water, soy sauce, ginger and black pepper. And optionally add the ginger powder.
  • Bring it to a boil on medium high heat. Lower heat to medium, cook for 10 min.
  • Add about half of the chili peppers. Lower heat to medium low and simmer for 25 min.
  • Taste a little of the sauce to make sure it’s not too spicy for you. If it’s ok, add the remaining chili peppers and simmer for another 20 min. The sauce should taste really salty – the meat will taste much less saltier so don’t worry.

Tips & Notes:

  • Because pork ribs have a lot of fat, you will see a lot of fat on top of the pot when it’s fully cooked. You can skim off the fat with a spoon if you are going to eat it right away. If you have some time, let it cool in a pot overnight or in the fridge and you will see the fat solids form on top. This is much easier to take out. But don’t take out all the fat – you need some for it to taste good.
  • The ribs will actually taste better when you reheat them the next day or the day after. Remember to add a bit more water every time you reheat.
  • ** Nutrition facts are just estimates and have been somewhat reduced to account for the fact that you will not be consuming all the sauce.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 324kcal (16%)| Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)| Protein: 17g (34%)| Fat: 24g (37%)| Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)| Cholesterol: 84mg (28%)| Sodium: 1201mg (52%)| Potassium: 275mg (8%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 4g (4%)| Vitamin C: 7.4mg (9%)| Calcium: 19mg (2%)| Iron: 1mg (6%)
Author: JinJoo Lee
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:Korean
Keyword:braised, meat only, salty, spicy
KoreanCategory:Jorim (조림)
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2 Comments
  1. Jess says

    Posted on 2 March 2020 at 10:03 pm

    Hi! What’s the best way to reheat these ribs?

    Reply
    • JinJoo says

      Posted on 3 March 2020 at 11:14 am

      Best way is to just reheat in a pot, add a bit of water and simmer for few minutes. Enjoy!

      Reply

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