Korean BBQ Ribs

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Asian chili garlic paste
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 4-5 pound rack pork spare ribs
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. sesame seeds

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chili garlic paste, honey and pepper. Set aside.
2. Cut ribs into three equal pieces and place in a resealable bag.
3. Pour marinade into the bag and marinade in the refrigerator for 8-24 hours.
4. Remove ribs from the bag, and reserve the marinade for later.
5. Grill ribs for 4-5 minutes over high heat, then flip and grill for an additional 3 minutes.
6. Turn heat to low and close lid, letting ribs cook for 10-15 minutes.
7. While ribs are grilling, pour the reserved marinade into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil until it's reduced by half, approximately 4-5 minutes then remove from heat.
8. Brush ribs with the reduced marinade on each side and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes.
9. Cut ribs apart and arrange on a platter.
10. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.