The Real Deal Korean Beef Ribs

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This is an authentic Korean beef rib recipe, not the Americanized version. This is super easy and a crowd pleaser. This is for 4 pounds of ribs. I find 2 tablespoons of honey is perfect for a not-so-sweet rib. This gives you the perfect amount of tanginess. However, if you like it sweeter you can add up to 3 tablespoons.

Submitted by KoreanITGal
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 day 1 hr
Total Time:
1 day 1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 pounds Korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

  • ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Asian plum wine

Directions

  1. Wash the ribs, removing any stray bits of bone, and allow to drain for 30 minutes.

  2. Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, pepper, water, sesame oil, and plum wine until the sugar has dissolved; pour the mixture into a 1 gallon plastic zipper bag. Place the ribs into the marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, zip it up, and refrigerate at least 24 hours.

  3. The next day, remove the ribs from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before grilling. Remove the ribs from the marinade and discard the marinade.

  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Grill the ribs until browned and no longer pink inside, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

692 Calories
27g Fat
47g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 692
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 787mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 42g 85%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 494mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.