Step 1: Marinate
Marinade components
- soy sauce240 g2 parts
- rice vinegar120 g1 part
- mirin120 g1 part
- toasted sesame oil60 g1/2
- sugar56 g1/2 part
- garlic4-5 cloves
- asian pear, or apple1
- scallions1 bunch
- onions1/2
Meat components
- cross-cut short ribs2-4 lbs
Blend all marinade components until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed.
- The marinade is a starting point. It should taste really strong in every area (saltiness, sourness, sweetness, etc) to impart flavor to the meat.
Pour the marinade over the short ribs in a freezer bag or bowl and massage it into the meat. Seal or cover and for a few hours or up to two days in advance.