Braised Short Ribs - Pre-cooking Then Simmering in Fruit Juice Marinade for 40 Minutes Transforms the Texture

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine beef short ribs, 2T sugar, 2T mirin, and enough water to submerge; soak for 30 minutes to drain blood.

2. 2

   Put the drained ribs in a pot with 2T sugar, half cup soju, 10 bay leaves, and enough water to cover; boil for 10 minutes from when it comes to a boil.

3. 3

   Blend half a Korean pear and 1 onion in a blender.

4. 4

   Rinse the pre-cooked ribs in cold water.

5. 5

   In a pot, add ribs, blended mixture, 1.5L water, 2T sugar, 3T corn syrup, 1T minced garlic, 1/2T ginger powder, black pepper, half cup soju, 1 cup dark soy sauce; bring to a boil then reduce to medium heat and cook for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   While the ribs cook, prepare potatoes, carrots, onion, mushrooms, and green onions.

7. 7

   After 20 minutes, add all prepared vegetables, cover with lid over medium-low heat, cook for 20 more minutes, then reduce to desired consistency.