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Some recipes are memorable because they taste great. Others are memorable because they change your life a little.

These Korean barbecue ribs happen to be both.

When I first started sharing recipes online, I had no idea what would resonate with people. Like many creators, I was posting recipes simply because I loved food and wanted to share what I was cooking at home. Then I posted these Korean barbecue ribs.

The response was immediate.

The recipe quickly became one of my first viral recipes and helped introduce thousands of people to my page. Years later, it's still one of the dishes followers ask me about the most. After making them countless times, I can confidently say they're just as good now as they were then.

These ribs are everything you want from Korean-inspired barbecue: sweet, savory, sticky, caramelized, and incredibly tender. They're easy enough for a weekend dinner but impressive enough for a backyard barbecue or special occasion.

Ingredients

3 lbs flanken style short ribs

Sesame seeds and green onion for garnish

Marinade

2 cups light soy sauce

1 cup brown sugar

3 cups water

½ cup sesame oil

2-3 tbsp black pepper

Salt to taste

Blended mixture

1 korean pear

½ onion

10-12 cloves garlic

1 inch knob ginger

¼ cup water

1. Mix together ingredients for marinade and blended mixture in a large container. Add rinsed Korean short ribs to marinade and marinate 4 hours or preferably overnight.

2. Grill: Over medium high heat, grill ribs 3-4 minutes per side. Turn and flip a few times to ensure it doesn’t burn. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Oven: Bake on top rack 400 degrees 12-14 minutes flipping once. Broil for 1-2 minutes.

Air fryer: 400 degrees 4-5 minutes per side

Save this for your next cookout