Kalbi (Korean Marinated Short Ribs)

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef short ribs
• 0.5 cups soy sauce
• 1 Asian pear , cored and diced
• 0.5 small onion
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 2 greens onions , thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Place ribs in a bowl and cover with water; soak until water turns pink, about 1 hour. Drain and rinse in cold water.

2. 2

   Combine soy sauce, Asian pear, onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.

3. 3

   Combine green onions, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, honey, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add ribs and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

4. 4

   Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

5. 5

   Cook ribs on the grill until slightly charred and tender, about 4 minutes per side.