Ingredients

  • Marinade:
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 Korean pear or Asian pear, grated with juices
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
  • 1/2 small white onion, grated or sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp. ground red pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 (20 ounces)bottle lemon-lime soda, optional (recommended Sprite or 7-up)
  • 4 pounds short ribs
  • Cooked white rice, for serving
  • Prepared kimchee, for serving (available at Korean grocers)

Method

  • Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a large baking dish. Add the ribs and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at leat 1 hour or overnight; it is best if marinated overnight.
  • Heat grill to high. Remove short ribs from marinade and grill rigs until slightly charred and tender and cooked to desired degree of doneness. Serve short ribs with white rice, kimchee and other korean side dishes.