Korean Style Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Short Ribs (flanken cut) (cut into 1/4‑inch strips, bone‑in for flavor)
• 1 medium Onion (peeled and roughly chopped)
• 1/2 piece Asian Pear (peeled, cored and chopped; adds natural sweetness)
• 4 cloves Garlic (peeled)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger (fresh grated or ginger paste)
• 2 tablespoons Mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
• 2 tablespoons Water (to thin the sauce slightly)
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 2 tablespoons Honey (adds caramelized sweetness)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced for garnish)

Instructions

1. Rinse the Ribs

   Place the short ribs in a colander and rinse under cold running water, gently separating the pieces to remove any stray bone fragments.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the Marinade

   In the blender, combine the chopped onion, Asian pear, garlic, ginger (or ginger paste), mirin, water, soy sauce, honey, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

   Time: PT15M

3. Marinate the Ribs

   Transfer the rinsed ribs to the large bowl, pour the blended sauce over them, and toss to coat evenly. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight (minimum 2 hours, ideally 8‑12 hours).

   Time: PT8H

4. Preheat the Grill

   Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium‑high heat, about 400°F (204°C). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. Grill the Ribs

   Place the marinated ribs on the hot grill in a single layer. Grill 6‑8 minutes per side, basting with any remaining sauce, until the meat is nicely caramelized and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Rest and Cut

   Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes. Using kitchen scissors, cut the ribs into bite‑size pieces and sprinkle sliced green onions over the top.

   Time: PT5M

7. Serve

   Arrange the sliced ribs on a serving platter. Serve hot with steamed rice, lettuce wraps, or kimchi as desired.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

1 g