Mushroom Free Korean-Style Braised Short Ribs
These Korean-style braised short ribs are the kind of deeply savory, fall-off-the-bone dish that makes the whole house smell incredible for hours. The braising sauce is built around blended Asian pear, coconut aminos, fresh ginger, garlic, and warm spices like turmeric and Ceylon cinnamon — no soy sauce, no shortcuts, and absolutely nothing fungal hiding in the mix. That matters more than you might think, since many store-bought marinades and umami-heavy sauces sneak in mushroom extract or dried mushroom powder to boost depth of flavor. Here, that richness comes entirely from a long, slow braise in bone broth and a deeply caramelized sear that builds real complexity from scratch. Carrots and parsnips join the pot in the final stretch, soaking up all that glossy, spiced sauce until they're meltingly tender. The finishing move — skimming the fat and reducing the braising liquid into a lacquer-like glaze — takes this from a simple weeknight braise to something genuinely impressive. Serve it over rice or alongside whatever you love, and don't skip the sliced scallions on top.
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4 servings
For the ribs
- 3 lb bone-in beef short ribs, english-cut (about 2–3 inches thick)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
For the braising sauce
- 1 asian pear (about 8 oz), peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- ½ cup bone broth
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
For the braise
- 2 cups bone broth
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
For serving
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the short ribs in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season all sides evenly with the fine sea salt.
- 2
Combine the Asian pear, coconut aminos, 1/2 cup bone broth, honey, apple cider vinegar, ginger, turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, garlic, and onion in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
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