Instant Pot Spicy Gochujang Ribs

posted on 6/21/2020, updated 4/6/2022

This Instant Pot Spicy Gochujang Ribs recipe is a real game changer!! Save time and effort without compromising the flavors!! These gochujang ribs are so full of flavors, you need to give this a go! With smoky, spicy, and sweet rib flavors, who can resist??

I love how baby back ribs are affordable and very versatile. You can change and alter your seasoning per your liking. Not to mention they are great for sharing too!

The only thing that was holding me back though was the ‘time factor’! I wanted my ribs fast and declious but i didn’t have the time and patience!! So that’s when I decided to get help from my Instant Pot! Let me show you how I did it!

Any tips on the ingredients?

These are some of the ingredients I want to talk about in details. I tried using the apple cider vinegar in one of my trial runs, since so many recipes called for it, but at the end, the Korean brown rice vinegar seemed to pair best with gochujang.

• gochujang paste, smoked paprika and instant coffee: helped create that smoky flavor.

• Korean brown rice vinegar: gave some acidity to the meat in the Instant Pot and helped meat to become tender. I used a brand called Sempio. You can get it at Hmart.

• Barbq sauce: I recommend Rib Back BBQ Camp Fire Cider, with apple cider. It gave a nice sweet tarty balance to the sauce. The sauce is gluten free and low sodium by the way.

• baby back ribs: get a great package deal from Costco! My bag had 3 ribs total!

What are the steps in making spicy goghujang ribs?

It’s really easy to make this dish as long as you break down the steps and understand the basic concepts behind each step. first, rub the ribs with dry seasoned paste, then set in the fridge. Second phase is the Instant Pot cooking. Third is glazing the meat with the wet sauce. Fourth is broiling the meat in the oven. Then voila!

Phase 1: Clean the ribs and let it sit in cold water for about 20-30min to get rid of blood. Discard water and pat ribs dry with paper towel.

Phase 2: Make the dry paste and mix well. It will be pungent, don’t sniff too close. Rub the dry paste into the ribs giving attention to every section for few minutes. Place the seasoned ribs into a big ziplock bag and keep it in fridge for about an hour.

Phase 3: Prep the Instant Pot. Place the trivet (metal wire piece) inside the pot. Pour rice vinegar into the pot. Take the seasoned rib and carefully stand it on top of the trivet in a ‘C’ shape, meat facing out. Close lid and press Manual on high for 25min and then 15min natural release.

Phase 4: Make the Gochujang marinade, and set aside. Place a parchment paper or foil on top of a baking sheet. Once meat is done cooking from the Instant Pot, preheat the oven to Broil on high. Carefully take out the trivet from the Instant Pot and slowly transfer the rib flat onto the parchment paper/foil. Be careful on this step, the meat will be very tender and easily break away from the bone! Brush generous amount of gochujang marinade onto the ribs with a brush. Brush the top part and all around the sides. Reserve the remainder marinade as a side dipping sauce.

Phase 5: Slide the baking sheet into the oven and broil for 8-10 min or until the sauce bubbles and browns. Don’t walk away, making sure the sauce doesn’t get overcooked/burned. Take the baking sheet out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes, then sprinkle with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve leftover gochujang marinade as a dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy and share with others!!

Don’t these look gorgeous!! And they are totally lip smacking good too!! A great combination of spicy, smoky, sweet and tangy flavors!! The meat will come out super tender!! Seriously, you gotta try this! This is way better than store bought and so easy to make!! A big time savor and a crowd pleaser for sure! Next time you go to Costco, don’t forget to pick up a pack of ribs!

Looking for a delicious baby back rib recipe that’s addicting and finger-licking good! This recipe will show you how to save time without compromsing flavors! The custom made 2-step marinade will get your tongue salivating for more and more ribs! Fall in love with this smoky, spicy, sweet and savory ribs today!