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Seared Short Rib

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Seared Short RibChristopher Testani

Ask your butcher for thinly sliced cross-cut short ribs, a.k.a. flanken or Korean style. If you can't find them, flank steak is a good substitute.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds cross-cut short ribs (flanken or Korean style), each sliced lengthwise about 3/4" thick
Kosher salt, ground pepper
1 white onion, finely diced
2 limes, cut into wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Alternatively, build a medium-hot charcoal fire, or heat a gas grill to high. Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Working in batches, sear ribs until browned, 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, place 1 cup cold water and 2 ice cubes in a medium bowl. Add onion; stir, then discard ice and immediately drain well. Transfer onion to a small bowl.

    Step 3

    Trim meat from bones; chop into 1/4"-1/2" cubes. Transfer to a serving platter (reserve bones for those who like to gnaw on them). Serve with onion and lime.

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