Gochujang-Maple-Glazed Smoked Ribs
Experience the ultimate flavor fusion with Gochujang-Maple-Glazed Smoked Ribs. These tender pork ribs are coated in a rich, sweet, and spicy glaze that brings a delightful twist to traditional barbecue. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy dinners, this recipe delivers mouthwatering ribs that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds baby back ribs
- 3 tablespoons gochujang
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Rub: 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create a rub. Generously coat both sides of the ribs.
- In another bowl, whisk together gochujang, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper for the glaze.
- Smoke the ribs bone-side down for about 3 hours until tender.
- Brush on the glaze during the last half hour of smoking, repeating every ten minutes until they are caramelized.
- Serve hot with extra glaze drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a different sweetness level, you can replace maple syrup with honey. - Experiment with additional spices like chili flakes for an extra kick.