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Korean Grilled Flanken Short Ribs

5 from 4 votes
This is my take on Korean BBQ Ribs. This Beef Bulgogi Grilled Flanken Short Ribs is delicious! These flanken beef short ribs are marinated to perfection. It is the absolute highlight of my summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: grill
Cuisine: grill
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Ribs:
  • 3 lbs beef flanken short ribs
For the Marinade:
  • ½ Korean pear
  • 1 stalk of green onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1- inch piece of ginger
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon mirin
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon avocado oil

Equipment

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade:
  1. In a blender, combine all the marinade ingredients. Blend until smooth and well combined.
  2.  
Marinate the Ribs:
  1. Place the flanken short ribs in a large resealable plastic bag or any container with a lid.
  2. Pour the marinade over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  3. Refrigerate the ribs and let them marinate for at least 2 hours. For best results, marinate overnight to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.
  4.  
Grill the Ribs:
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the ribs from the marinade and let any excess drip off. Discard the marinade.
  3. Place the ribs on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are nicely charred and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  4.  
Alternative Cooking Methods:
  1.  
Air Fryer:
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the ribs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the ribs are golden brown and cooked through.
Oven:
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
  3. Arrange the ribs in a single layer on the wire rack.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the ribs are browned and cooked to your preference.

Notes

  • To make your life easy, blend all the marinade ingredients. If you do not have a blender, you can chop all the ingredients and combine them.  
  • Marinate for 2 hours is necessary, letting the ribs marinate overnight in the refrigerator will yield the best results. This extended marinating time allows the meat to absorb the flavors more deeply, resulting in tender and flavorful beef short ribs.  
  • Proper Grilling Technique is necessary. Preheat your grill to medium-high and oil the grill grate to prevent sticking. Grill the ribs in a single layer without overcrowding. For even cooking and beautiful grill marks, resist the urge to move the ribs around too much. Flip them only once during grilling to ensure even charring on both sides.

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