Grilled Short Ribs

You may be used to having braised short ribs, but have you tried them on the grill? Grilled short ribs are fall-apart tender and packed with flavor, thanks to a Korean-inspired marinade. The salty-sweet marinade combines soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and Asian pear to tenderize and season the meat. There's also a tablespoon of gochujang (aka fermented Korean chile paste) and fresh ginger in there, too, for a spicy kick. Serve the short ribs with white rice, kimchi, soy-marinated eggs, and pickled daikon.

Are short ribs good for grilling?

Short ribs are great for grilling, but you're going to want to use boneless short ribs here, not the bone-in kind classic in braised preparations. If you can only find bone-in short ribs, ask your butcher to cut away the bones or do it yourself with a sharp knife. (But don't throw them away! Save them to make homemade broth.)

How long should I grill short ribs?

After marinating the short ribs for at least 4 hours, you'll grill them for just 15 to 20 minutes. It's the ideal length of time to get a pot of rice going, or simply kick your legs up and enjoy a beer.

Can you cook short ribs like steak?

Yes, you can cook boneless short ribs on the grill similarly to how you'd cook a steak. We like them marinated for extra flavor, but seasoned short rib meat can be cooked on the grill. Start checking them for doneness around 8 minutes. 

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