Stack of finished short ribs on a gray serving tray.

Korean Style Short Ribs

Name: Korean Style Short Ribs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: For the Fried Leeks:; 2 cup Vegetable Oil; 1 lg Leek, bottom white part only, julienne; 2 cup Cornstarch; Sea Salt, to season; For the Marinade:; 1/2 cup Packed Brown Sugar; 1 cup Soy Sauce; 1/2 cup Mirin (rice wine) or Sweet Sherry; 1/2 cup Rice Vinegar; 1/4 cup Sesame Oil; 4 Green Onions, ends removed, julienne, half more marinade, half for garnish; 4 cloves Garlic, crushed; 1 2 in piece Ginger, crushed; For the Ribs:; 4-5 lbs Short Ribs, cross-cut, 1/4 in. - 1/2 in. thick (also called flanken cut); Additional Items:; Sheet Tray; Resealable Plastic Storage Bag; Medium Pot; Small Strainer; Paper Towels

Courtesy of Bull Outdoor Products

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 - 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 - 20 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Fried Leeks:

Vegetable Oil
Leek, bottom white part only, julienne
Cornstarch
Sea Salt, to season

For the Marinade:

Packed Brown Sugar
Soy Sauce
Mirin (rice wine) or Sweet Sherry
Rice Vinegar
Sesame Oil
Green Onions, ends removed, julienne, half more marinade, half for garnish
Garlic, crushed
Ginger, crushed

For the Ribs:

Short Ribs, cross-cut, 1/4 in. - 1/2 in. thick (also called flanken cut)

Additional Items:

• Sheet Tray
• Resealable Plastic Storage Bag
• Medium Pot
• Small Strainer
• Paper Towels

Directions:

Place the short ribs on a sheet tray.
Take the brown sugar and rub it into the meat on both sides of the steaks.
Allow the short ribs to rest for ten minutes until ready for the marinade.
Mix the remaining ingredients together in a bowl.
Place the short ribs into an extra large, resealable freezer bag.
Pour the marinade over the ribs.
Remove excess air from the bag and seal closed. Place into fridge overnight. Be sure to turn the bags over as they are marinating to ensure the steak is evenly marinated.
Heat gas grill to medium high heat.
Remove the ribs from the marinade.
Place the ribs on the clean, hot grill grates over direct heat.
Allow them to grill without moving for 3 to 4 minutes.
Turn over and finish grilling for another 3 to 4 minutes, for a total time or around 8 minutes.
To serve, place the grilled ribs onto a platter and garnish with the fried leeks and sliced green onions.
Don’t forget the lager beer!

Leeks:

In a medium pot over a medium flame, heat the oil to 350°F.
Wash the leeks under cold water.
Remove the end and green top section along with outer layer of the leek. Make sure there is no hidden dirt within the layers.
Cut the leeks at an angle - julienne.
Break the leeks apart into individual rings. Sift the cornstarch.
Dust the leeks with the cornstarch and remove access cornstarch.
Place into the oil and fry to a golden brown, about 30 seconds max.
Using a small strainer, remove the leeks and place on a paper towel to drain.
Season with sea salt.
Repeat steps until all cooked.