Korean Style Braised Shortrib

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp of Oil
• 2 Tbsp of minced Garlic
• 1 cup of Gochuchang (mild) OR Ssamjang if you don’t want it as spicy
• 3/4 cup of Mirin
• 3/4 cup Rice Vinegar
• 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce (light or dark or regular)
• 1/3 cup of Sugar (brown sugar for added depth if desired)
• 3/4 cup Ketchup
• 1 1/2 cup of water (or bone broth/stock for more flavor)
• 3-4 lbs of boneless Short Rib OR ~6 lbs if with bone
• Pepper to taste

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350F
• Whisk all the ingredients together *except* the meat to make sauce
• Put meat in dutch oven, pour sauce on top and cover
• Bake for 3-4 hours (~3 hours if no bones, 4 hours if with bones) covered
• Remove cover and bake for another 30-45 minutes or until sauce thickness desired is achieved
• Skim off fat from the surface