LA Short Ribs: Tender and Sweet with Soda Blood Removal and Fruit Juice Marinade

Steps

1. 1

   Soak the LA short ribs in cold water for 1 hour to draw out the blood.

2. 2

   Soak for another 1 hour in Chilsung Cider to further remove the blood.

3. 3

   Peel and juice equal parts of apple, Asian pear, onion, and kiwi or pineapple to make 800ml of fruit juice.

4. 4

   Mix the fruit juice with 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup water, 6 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 cup mirin, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and chopped green onion.

5. 5

   Layer the rinsed ribs in a container, pour the marinade over each layer, and marinate for half a day.

6. 6

   Heat cooking oil in a pan, lightly pat off excess oil from the ribs, place them in the pan with some marinade, and grill until cooked.