Kalbi (Korean Barbecued Beef Short Ribs)

Ingredients

• 5 lbsKorean-style beef short ribs
• 1 cupbrown sugar, packed
• 1 cupsoy sauce
• 0.5 cupwater
• 0.25 cupmirin (rice wine)
• 1 smallonion, peeled and finely grated
• 1 smallAsian pear, peeled and finely grated
• 4 tbspminced garlic
• 2 tbspdark sesame oil
• 0.25 tspblack pepper
• 2green onions, thinly sliced (optional garnish)

Method

1. 1Sprinkle brown sugar over beef and mix well to evenly coat. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while preparing marinade.
2. 2In a bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Transfer beef into a large sealable freezer bag. Add marinade, press out excess air, and seal.
3. 3Turn bag over several times to ensure beef is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
4. 4Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium-hot. Drain excess marinade off beef.
5. 5Grill short ribs, turning once, to desired doneness, about 3–4 minutes per side.
6. 6Garnish with thinly sliced green onions if desired. Serve whole or cut into smaller pieces with kitchen shears.