Korean Short Ribs

 

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time10 min

Yield6 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 Asian pear, peeled, cored and quartered
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 8 garlic cloves
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root
• 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut flanken-style
•  Sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Directions

1. In a 13x9-in.Dishh, combine the first 5 ingredients. Place pear, onion, garlic, and ginger in a blender; process until smooth. Whisk into soy sauce mixture. Add ribs; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
2. Drain and discard the marinade. Grill ribs, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 238 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.