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Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs {Flanken}

March 28, 2016 By Jill Selkowitz / 12 Comments Updated January 19, 2020 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs are so yummy when cooked in a Pressure Cooker.

Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs

Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs

From 1985 to 2002, I worked in a couple of law firms in Century City, which is in Los Angeles.

There was a little greasy spoon restaurant, owned by a Korean family and every Wednesday, they served Kalbi and every Wednesday. Guess where I ate lunch on Wednesdays? I would leave my office at 11:55 a.m.

The lined formed out the door and the smell of Kalbi on the grill was so inviting. I used to go over with my friend, Elena, who is tall, thin and just so pretty, so she could get away with just about anything. She had a thick Filipino accent and a heck of an attitude. You did not want to mess with Elena.

Whatever we were served, wherever we were, it was never enough for Elena. Somehow, she managed to get an extra rib, a bit extra rice, extra something.

She just asked and they gave it right to her. She didn’t just ask for more with the Kabli, she asked for more, no matter what we had for lunch. The girl had Chutzbah! It’s one of the things that made her special. Well, truth be told, it was a little embarrassing. Elena is not around, so enjoy all the Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs you want!

 

Cast of Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs

Cast of Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs

For  years I have cooked Kalbi on the grill, with jarred Kalbi marinade. I love when the flame comes up and char the edges of the meat. Mirin

I was challenged by a friend to prepare Kalbi in my Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker with a homemade Korean Dipping Sauce. This Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs recipe was put together with my friend, Mona.

I forgot to photograph the ginger, oops. In Korean and most Asian recipes, ginger and garlic go hand in hand. They are usually blended together with a tiny bit of oil to make a paste. It is then then stored in the refrigerator  and used in lots of recipes. Mirin is wonderful to use in Asian cooking! I love to use it in stir-fry dishes.

 

Massage the Meat with Brown Sugar

Massage the Meat with Brown Sugar

It is very, very, very important to rinse the meat well before you start. When the butcher cuts the meat into ribs, small shards of bone are left all over the meat. Make sure you tell him that you want him to cut the meat for making Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs.

When Short Ribs are cut in this manner, they are called “Flanken” cut….at least in the Jewish culture. We love our Short Ribs. Check out my Pressure Cooker Red Wine Braised Short Ribs recipe. It’s fabulous and the meat will melt in your mouth.

 

The Asian Pear gives a wonderful flavor

The Asian Pear gives a wonderful flavor

A Microplane Artisan Course Grater makes fast work out of grating the Asian Pear, Apple, Ginger and Garlic.

A delicious meal with a similar flavor is my Instant Pot Korean Beef Bowls. Of course, if you are feeling lazy, you can always make my very easy and lazy Pressure Cooker Korean Style Barbecue Country Pork Ribs. It’s really good, but seriously, dump in two ingredients and you have dinner!

 

Whisk together Marinade

Whisk together Marinade

And you will have this sauce or,

 

VitaMix 7500 works wonders!

VitaMix 7500 works wonders!

you can toss all the ingredients into a VitaMix 7500 or Food Processor. Even an immersion blender will work. So, just toss everything in and give it a whiz, which is what I do. 😉  It is so much easier.

 

Marinate the Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs Overnight

Marinate the Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs Overnight

Using a Ziploc Freezer Bag or a container, add the ribs with the brown sugar liquid and the marinade to the bag and let marinate for a few hours.

When you make the Kalbi on the grill, it is best to marinate the meat overnight. We often times buy a large amount of the ribs and freeze them with the marinade.

The Pressure Cooker infuses the flavors nicely without an overnight marinade, but I do prefer to marinate the Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs overnight.

A shorter marinade is fine, but if you have the time, do it overnight. The ribs will taste a whole lot better.

 

Add Ribs and Marinade to Cooking Pot

Add Ribs and Marinade to Cooking Pot

Dump the ribs and sauce right into the Pressure Cooker cooking pot. It’s probably a good idea to try to arrange the ribs in a circle around the pot, so they don’t end up all twisted, like mine did. 🙂

 

Turn on Broiler

Turn on Broiler

When the Pressure Cooker comes to pressure, turn on your broiler. Place the oven rack on the second level from the top.

 

Place Ribs on Cookie Sheet

Place Ribs on Cookie Sheet

Remove the ribs from the juice in the Pressure Cooker cooking pot and place all the ribs on a cookie sheet. Save that juice in case you want to double dip for the next side.

Broil for about five minutes on each side, or until a little charred if you like. I do like a char on my ribs and I like the sugars in the sauce to caramelize.

I like my ribs more charred than you see in the photo. If you want, after the ribs cook on one side, dip them into the juice and put them back on the cookie sheet on the opposite side.

This is not really necessary, as the ribs are very flavorful, but I love the char, so I go the extra step.

 

Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs with Coconut Rice

Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs with Coconut Rice

Serve this Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs with Korean Dipping Sauce, a side of Coconut Rice and a green vegetable.

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker
  • J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef’s Knife
  • Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
  • Simply Gourmet (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
  • Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
  • Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk– a MUST have, probably my most used utensil
  • Bellemain Porcelain Ramekins
  • My FANTASTIC Teak Cutting & Charcuterie Board & Compartments
  • Ziploc Freezer Bag
  • Microplane Artisan Course Grater
  • VitaMix 7500
  • 1/2 Cookie Sheet
  • Reusable Silicone Baking Mat
  • OXO Stainless Steel Tongs
  • Silicone BBQ Brush

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 36 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 736kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Korean Style Beef Short Ribs (Flanken)
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce, Low Sodium
  • 1/4 cup Mirin Rice Wine
  • 2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
  • 1 small Yellow/Brown Onion peeled/finely grated
  • 1 small Asian pear peeled/grated
  • 1 small Apple peeled/grated
  • 4 Tablespoons Fresh Garlic peeled/minced
  • 4 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Root peeled/ minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Pure Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Scallions (Green Onions) minced

Garnish

  • Toasted Natural Sesame Seeds (optional)
  • 2 Scallions (Green Onions) to garnish
US Customary - Metric

Recommended Products

Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef's Knife
Liquid Measuring Cup Set
Vitamix Blender or Other Blender
Dry Measuring Cups
Silicone Basting Brush

Instructions

  • Rinse ribs well to remove any bone shards.  Trim excess fat off of the ribs and then coat with the brown sugar.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients or toss them in a Vitamix or food processor and process on medium speed for one minute, or until mostly blended.
  • Place ribs into a large heavy duty storage bag or storage container and add sauce.  Place in refrigerator until ready to cook.
  • Add ribs and sauce to Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
  • Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve.  Cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes.
  • When Beep sounds, allow a 15 minute natural release.
  • Transfer ribs to cookie sheet and place under the broiler for five minutes on each side.  Sprinkle with Toasted Sesame Seeds and chopped Scallions.

Notes

If your market does not carry Asian Pears, substitute with a Bosc Pear.
Serve with Korean Kalbi Dipping Sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pressure Cooker Kalbi Korean Short Ribs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 736 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 163mg54%
Sodium 1277mg56%
Potassium 1188mg34%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 47g52%
Protein 55g110%
Vitamin A 13IU0%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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