Korean Marinated Beef Short Ribs
One kilogram of beef short ribs is soaked in cold water for thirty minutes, then marinated for at least an hour in grated Korean pear, onion juice, soy sauce, sugar, honey, minced garlic, sesame oil, cooking wine, and black pepper. The enzymes in pear and onion tenderize the meat, while soy sauce and honey caramelize on the grill into a dark, lacquered glaze. The ribs are seared on a preheated grill, then cooked at medium heat for three to four minutes per side with a final thin brush of marinade. This is a centerpiece dish for Korean holidays and dinner parties, with portions generous enough for a family of four.
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Instructions
- 1
Soak beef ribs in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Grate pear and mix with soy sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, onion juice, sesame oil, wine, and pepper.
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Marinate ribs for at least 1 hour for deeper flavor.
- 4
Preheat grill pan on high, then reduce to medium before adding ribs.
- 5
Grill 3-4 minutes per side, brushing lightly with marinade.
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Rest for 3 minutes, then slice and plate.
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