Savory Korean-Style Short Ribs in a Slow Cooker
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of these Korean-style short ribs, perfectly slow-cooked for a fall-off-the-bone tenderness that will impress your family and friends. Utilizing a rich and aromatic sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ginger, these ribs are not just delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. Just toss the ingredients into your crock pot and let it work its magic while you enjoy your day. Serve over fluffy white rice and garnish with fresh scallions and sesame seeds for an authentic touch that will have everyone asking for seconds. Discover your new favorite comfort food today!
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Servings
700
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup (measured)
Packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (measured)
Sesame oil
2 tablespoons (measured)
Rice vinegar
2 tablespoons (measured)
Minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons (minced)
Garlic cloves
4 cloves (crushed)
Red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon (measured)
Beef short ribs or pork ribs
5 lbs (trimmed and prepared)
Cornstarch
3 tablespoons (measured)
Shredded carrots
1 1/2 cups (shredded)
Scallions
3 (trimmed and thinly sliced)
Sesame seeds
1 tablespoon (measured)
Cooked white rice
3 cups (cooked)
Instructions
1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger, crushed garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
2
Place the beef or pork short ribs in a 5-quart slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
3
Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 6 hours or Low for 9 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
4
Once cooked, carefully transfer the ribs to a serving platter. Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
5
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. In a saucepan, combine this slurry with the reserved cooking liquid and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring continuously for about 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
6
Stir in the shredded carrots into the thickened sauce, allowing them to warm through.
7
Serve the tender ribs topped with the thickened sauce, then garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Plate over a generous serving of cooked white rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
25g
Fat
90g
Carbs
46g
Protein
3.3g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Korean-Style Short Ribs?
They are a slow-cooked meat dish featuring a rich sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ginger, served over white rice.
How long do I cook the ribs in a slow cooker?
You can cook them on High for 6 hours or on Low for 9 hours until the meat is tender.
Can I use pork instead of beef?
Yes, the recipe allows for either 5 lbs of beef short ribs or pork ribs.
What type of soy sauce is recommended?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of low-sodium soy sauce.
How do I thicken the sauce?
Mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry, then boil it with the cooking liquid in a saucepan.
What size slow cooker is needed for this recipe?
A 5-quart slow cooker is recommended for the 5 lbs of ribs.
What should I serve with Korean-style short ribs?
The recipe suggests serving the ribs over 3 cups of cooked white rice.
How much ginger is used in the sauce?
You will need 2 tablespoons of minced fresh ginger.
Is this recipe spicy?
It includes 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, which adds a mild heat.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains approximately 700 calories.
What type of sugar is used for the glaze?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar.
How much protein is in this dish?
This dish provides 46g of protein per serving.
What kind of vinegar is required?
The recipe specifies 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar.
How many garlic cloves should I use?
You will need 4 crushed garlic cloves.
What garnishes are suggested?
Garnish the dish with 3 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.
How much fat is in this recipe?
There are 25g of fat per serving.
When do I add the carrots?
Add 1 1/2 cups of shredded carrots to the thickened sauce at the end, allowing them to warm through.
Do I need to brown the meat first?
No, the instructions indicate placing the prepared ribs directly into the slow cooker.
How much sesame oil is included?
The sauce includes 2 tablespoons of sesame oil.
What is the first step of preparation?
Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
How do I handle the excess fat from the meat?
Once cooked, skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker before making the sauce.
How many grams of carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 90g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much fiber does this meal provide?
This meal provides 3.3g of fiber per serving.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Yes, it is described as incredibly easy, requiring only tossing ingredients into a crock pot.
What is the texture of the finished meat?
The meat should be tender and easily pull away from the bone.
How much cornstarch is needed for the slurry?
You will need 3 tablespoons of cornstarch.
What is the total weight of the ribs?
The recipe calls for 5 lbs of beef or pork ribs.
Can I use frozen ribs?
While the recipe doesn't specify, it is generally recommended to thaw meat before slow cooking for safety.
Is this dish considered comfort food?
Yes, it is described as a favorite comfort food with fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
How long does it take to thicken the sauce on the stove?
It takes about 2 minutes of stirring over medium-high heat once the slurry is added.