Korean Style Kalbi? Why not Korean? Because I made up the marinade for funsies. So I was worried about how they’d turn out since I’ve always grilled mine. Ideally I should have gotten a thicker cut of ribs for this but I had what I had, and I’m actually hurting too much to stand up so I thought we’d try this.

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Korean Style Kalbi | Korean Style Ribs

I don’t know what to call these apart from DELICIOUS! This Korean Style Kalbi wasn’t anything like Grilled Kalbi, but they were meltingly tender, soft, and sooo delicious. I asked my husband if I could lick the bowl, the sauce was that good.

And if you’re looking for more delicious rib recipes, you have got to try my Keto Air Fryer Chinese-Style Spareribs !

LOOKING FOR MORE DELICIOUS KOREAN DISHES TO TRY? CHECK OUT MYAIR FRYER KOREAN GRILLED PORK DAE JI BULGOGI!

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If you would rather just broil these, or use a different marinade, check out my Kalbi recipe here. The picture below shows how it looked when coiled into the pot.

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Korean-Style Galbi Jjim

Ingredients

  • ▢ 2 pounds ( 907.18 g ) Short Ribs , or Korean style flanken ribs

Sauce

  • ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Gochujang
  • ▢ 3 tablespoons ( 3 tablespoons ) Soy Sauce
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) agave nectar
  • ▢ 3-4 cloves ( 3 cloves ) Garlic , crushed
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Minced Ginger , crushed
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Sesame Oil
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) mirin
  • ▢ 1 packet ( 1 packet ) Splenda
  • ▢ Kosher Salt , to taste
  • ▢ Ground Black Pepper , to taste
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Cornstarch
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Water

Instructions

  • Mix or blend together all the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch and water.
  • Put the ribs into a gallon ziplock bag and pour the sauce on top.
  • Marinate the ribs for at least an hour, no more than 24 hours, although I’ve cooked these without marinating and they worked out as well. You do get a deeper flavor with marinating.
  • Pou in half a cup of water into your pressure cooker. Pour the marinade into the Instant Pot and use it as the liquid to help with the cooking.
  • Arrange the ribs in a circle along the sides of the pot.
  • Cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes, letting pressure release on it’s own.
  • Once done, you can either broil them for a bit or just eat as is.
  • If you don’t have a Instant Pot, you can just cook them on a grill or on the stovetop, or broil them in your oven at about 375F until done, but then you will have made Galbi, not Galbijjin. Equally delicious!
  • Thicken with the cornstarch slurry (Corn starch and 2 tablespoon water mixed) with the Instant Pot on Sauté. Poor sauce over ribs and eat!

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Korean-Style Galbi Jjim

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Short Ribs or Korean style flanken ribs

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 2 teaspoons Minced Ginger crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 packet Splenda
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Instructions

  • Mix or blend together all the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch and water.
  • Put the ribs into a gallon ziplock bag and pour the sauce on top.
  • Marinate the ribs for at least an hour, no more than 24 hours, although I’ve cooked these without marinating and they worked out as well. You do get a deeper flavor with marinating.
  • Pou in half a cup of water into your pressure cooker. Pour the marinade into the Instant Pot and use it as the liquid to help with the cooking.
  • Arrange the ribs in a circle along the sides of the pot.
  • Cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes, letting pressure release on it’s own.
  • Once done, you can either broil them for a bit or just eat as is.
  • If you don’t have a Instant Pot, you can just cook them on a grill or on the stovetop, or broil them in your oven at about 375F until done, but then you will have made Galbi, not Galbijjin. Equally delicious!
  • Thicken with the cornstarch slurry (Corn starch and 2 tablespoon water mixed) with the Instant Pot on Sauté. Poor sauce over ribs and eat!

Korean-Style Galbi Jjim https://twosleevers.com/pressure-cooker-korean-style-kalbi/

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This recipe for Szechuan Pork Soup is a family favorite. In fact, everyone I have ever made it for has loved it. Not only is it tasty, but it is low carb and made quickly in your Instant Pot!

Flavorful, low carb version of Szechuan Pork Soup substitutes bok choy for the noodles, while keeping the traditional flavors of this soup. Pressure cooking makes the meat super tender. - 14

I love Sichuan food , but living where I do, I have to drive for 45 mins each way to get decent Szechuan cuisine so I’m trying to make a few dishes at home instead.

What Makes Chinese Pork Soup So Great?

  • Fast. Enjoy flavorful and tender pork cooked in a fraction of the time with the help of your Instant Pot.
  • Easy. A simple pour and cook recipe that is great for a quick weeknight meal.
  • Flavorful. Taste new and exciting flavors with a creative combination of punchy ingredients.
  • Low Carb. Only 7 grams of carbs per serving makes this a delightful keto meal.

What Does Szechuan Pork Soup Taste Like?

Szechuan Pork Soup is delightfully spicy and flavorful. It has salty and savory notes from the pork and doubanjiang and an umami kick from the soy sauce. All of those flavors are balanced by the freshness of the steamed bok choy and cilantro.

What Is Szechuan Pork Soup Made Of?

  • Soy Sauce
  • Chinese Black Vinegar
  • Sugar - Any sugar substitute will also work in this dish.
  • Szechuan peppers - If you do not have Szechuan peppers, you can also substitute with a larger amount of ground black pepper. It won’t have the same tingle that the Szechuan peppercorns have, but it will still taste delicious.
  • Kosher Salt - Just a touch, as the soybean paste and soy sauce also add saltiness to the dish.
  • Garlic
  • Minced Ginger
  • Onion
  • peanut oil - If you don’t have peanut oil in your pantry, any other cooking oil will suffice.
  • Boneless Pork Shoulder - You will cut this into chunks so it can cook more quickly and become incredibly tender.
  • Doubanjiang paste - This is also commonly known as Chinese fermented broad bean paste.
  • Bok Choy
  • Cilantro
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How To Make Szechuan Pork Soup

Traditionally this Szechuan Pork Soup has pork that is slow cooked, and once it is cooked, you add noodles into the rich flavorful broth. But of course, there’s no way to do that and stay low-carb .

So I made the meat and the broth and then added bok choy to add substance to it. I also cooked this in an Instant Pot because I really didn’t have two hours to spend on making this right.

So, below is the quick adaptation I created:

  1. Pour all ingredients except the bok choy and cilantro into your Instant Pot.
  2. Cook for 20 minutes under high pressure and allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
  3. Manually release the remaining pressure and remove the Instant Pot lid. Add in the bok choy and cilantro. Close the lid and let the bok choy steam.

What To Serve With It

With a flavorful broth, protein from the pork shoulder, and loads of vitamins from the bok choy and cilantro, this Chinese Pork Stew is truly a well-rounded meal. If you’re wanting a side to serve alongside it, try one of these :

  • Cauliflower rice . It soaks up the broth in the stew beautifully while keeping your meal low carb.
  • Ratatouille . Roasted veggies pair well with the robustly flavored broth.
  • Egg Roll. If you’re not watching your carbs, enhance your dining experience with the crispy texture of an egg roll or fried wonton.

How Long Does It Last?

I love soup recipes because the leftovers always reheat so well. The same goes for this Chinese Pork Soup recipe. The longer the pork sits in the broth, the more flavor it takes on, and the more tender it becomes. For food safety purposes, eat any leftovers you may have within 3-5 days of initially preparing this yummy soup dish.

Flavorful, low carb version of Szechuan Pork Soup substitutes bok choy for the noodles, while keeping the traditional flavors of this soup. Pressure cooking makes the meat super tender. - 16

Want MorePork Recipes?

  • Pulled Pork - loaded with delicious Mexican flavor.
  • Pork Carnitas - Make these in your Instant Pot .
  • Instant Pot Pulled Pork - tacos seasoned with Indian spices.
  • Smoked Mexican Pork Shoulder - lovely smoked flavors.
  • Pressure Cooker Carne Adovada - a low carb delight.
  • Schezuan Pork Soup - Sichuan cuisine made at home.
  • Chile Verde - a quick and easy pork recipe.
  • Instant Pot Pork Stew - a hearty low carb soup .
Flavorful, low carb version of Szechuan Pork Soup substitutes bok choy for the noodles, while keeping the traditional flavors of this soup. Pressure cooking makes the meat super tender. - 17

Szechuan Pork Soup

Ingredients

  • ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Soy Sauce
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Chinese Black Vinegar
  • ▢ 1-2 teaspoons ( 1 teaspoons ) Sugar Or Other Sweetener Equivalent
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Szechuan peppers, , roughly crushed
  • ▢ 1-2 teaspoons ( 1 teaspoons ) Kosher Salt , to taste
  • ▢ 6 cloves ( 6 cloves ) Garlic , minced
  • ▢ 3 inch ( 3 inch ) Minced Ginger , minced
  • ▢ 1/2 ( 0.5 ) Onion , sliced
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) peanut oil, , or other cooking oil
  • ▢ 1 pound ( 453.59 g ) Boneless Pork Shoulder , cut into chunks
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) doban jiang paste , (Chinese fermented broad bean paste)
  • ▢ 3 cups ( 750 g ) Water

To finish

  • ▢ 3-4 cup ( 210 g ) bok choy, , chopped
  • ▢ 1/4 cup ( 4 g ) Cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat oil in Instant Pot and when hot, add ginger and garlic and fry for a couple of minutes.
  • Add all the other ingredients except bok choy and cilantro in the pressure cooker and stir well.
  • Set the cooker to high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow it to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes and then release remaining pressure.
  • Open the pot and add in bok choy Close the lid and let it rest for 10 minutes. The bok choy will cook in residual heat and the cilantro will add flavor but won’t be completely smushed.
  • Garnish with cilantro, serve and enjoy!

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