The Best Galbi Korean BBQ LA Style Short Ribs

If you LOVE LA Style Short Ribs but don't love the AYCE pricing, This recipe is for YOU!

These LA Style Short Ribs are so flavorful and Tender, marinated in Sweet and Savory sauce and BBQed to perfection. Short Ribs can be tough sometimes but with the secret ingredient, you will have perfectly tender ribs every time!

While it may be tempting to buy a jar of marinade, I promise you this homemade marinade for LA Style Short Ribs will CHANGE your mind!

With 3 kids, and another one on the way, I love taking any kitchen short cuts that I can. This is why the air fryer plays such a big part in daily cooking. This home made marinade for LA Style Short Ribs will just take an extra 10 minutes and will elevate your BBQ game.

OK, so what is the SECRET (not so secret) Ingredient for LA Style Short Ribs?

The secret ingredient for LA Style Short ribs is.. Drumroll.... the KOREAN PEAR! While some recipes opt to omit the Korean Pear to simplify the recipe, I have found that the tenderizing properties from the pear make this a MUST use ingredient. The ribs remain tender even if cooked to well done. If the Korean pear or Asian pear is unavailable near you, any pear will work for this recipe.

If you LOVE BBQ Here are some other RECIPES you'll want to try!

• Vietnamese Chicken Skewers
• Juicy BBQ Chicken
• Vietnamese Pork Skewers
• Dirty Soda
• Mango Sago

Equipment

• 1 BBQ Grill
• 1 Food Processor or Blender
• 1 Large Mixing Bowl or Plastic Bag

Ingredients

• 4-5 lbs Beef Short Ribs
• 1 cup Soy Sauce
• ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
• ⅓ cup Mirin
• 3 tbsp Sesame Oil
• ½ tsp Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional)

Marinade Puree

• 1 Korean Pear or Asian Pear (Peeled and Core Removed) This will provide you with the MOST tender Short Ribs
• 1 Onion Medium Sized (Quartered)
• 10 cloves Garlic 
• 1 Ginger 1" knob (peeled)

Instructions

• 1. ** Optional** Soak the Beef Short Ribs in water for 20-30 minutes to remove impurities and bone fragments. Rinse and pat dry and place back into mixing bowl.

• 2. Add the ingredients to a food processor or blender to make the marinade puree: 1 Korean Pear or Asian Pear (Peeled and Core Removed), 1 Onion Medium Sized (Quartered), 10 cloves Garlic, 1 Ginger 1" knob (peeled)
• 3. Once fully blended, add the puree to your beef short ribs along with the remaining marinade ingredients:1 cup Soy Sauce, ⅓ cup Brown Sugar, ⅓ cup Mirin, 3 tablespoon Sesame Oil, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper, 2 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional)

• 4. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours for best flavor and tenderization.
• 5. BBQ - Heat your BBQ Gril, and once hot, brush on oil to prevent sticking. Add the ribs and cook on each side for about 3-5 minutes until cooked.

• 6. Stove Top - Heat your skilled to high and add oil. Add the ribs and cook on each side for about 3-5 minutes until cooked.
• 7. Enjoy with white rice, fresh vegetables and banchan!

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