Sweet And Spicy Gochujang Pork Riblets Recipe

This pork riblets recipe features slow-cooked riblets that come slathered in a sweet, spicy, and sticky homemade gochujang BBQ sauce.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup gochujang
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 pounds pork riblets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup sliced scallions

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To make the barbecue sauce, place the ketchup, brown sugar, gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mustard, and smoked paprika in a small saucepan.
2. 2Whisk to combine and bring to a low simmer over medium-low heat.
3. 3Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, whisking constantly, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. 4Preheat the oven to 425 F.
5. 5Rinse the riblets under cold water (to remove any loose bone bits) and thoroughly drain.
6. 6Pat the riblets dry with paper towels.
7. 7Place the riblets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread out in an even layer, and season with salt and pepper.
8. 8Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 1 hour, flipping the riblets halfway through.
9. 9Reduce the oven temperature to 325 F.
10. 10Generously brush the riblets with the barbecue sauce, return to the oven, and bake for 30 minutes.
11. 11Remove from the oven, flip the riblets, and brush again with the remaining barbecue sauce.
12. 12Return to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the riblets are tender and moderately caramelized.
13. 13Remove the riblets from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
14. 14Transfer the riblets to a serving platter and garnish with scallions before serving.