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Flanken-Style Korean BBQ Ribs

Flanken-Style Korean BBQ Ribs

Lee - Smoke & Sear
Servings: 4 Total Time: 46 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Party Pleaser Party Pleaser Show Stopper Show Stopper Smoke & Sear Fav. Smoke & Sear Fav.
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Savoury, Sweet, and Perfectly Grilled Korean BBQ Ribs

Welcome to the tantalising world of Korean BBQ with a British twist. Ever tried Flanken Ribs? These thin beef ribs, sliced across the bone, are a staple in Korean BBQ and will have you wondering where they’ve been all your life. So, fire up that Kamado Joe and let’s embark on a Korean-inspired BBQ journey that’ll make your taste buds sing!

Want to see these ribs in action? Click here to watch me cook this recipe on Instagram!

Flanken-Style Korean BBQ Ribs

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Prep Time 40 mins Cook Time 6 mins Total Time 46 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 200  C Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: £ 25 Calories: Approximately 650 per serving Best Season: , Summer
Author: Lee - Smoke & Sear Cooking Method: , Cuisine: Courses: Recipe Keys: Party Pleaser Party Pleaser Show Stopper Show Stopper Smoke & Sear Fav. Smoke & Sear Fav.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Ribs:

For the Sweet Cucumber Salad:

For the Jasmine Rice:

Garnish Options (Choose Your Favourites):

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ribs:

    Pat the flanken ribs dry with paper towels. Season them with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

  2. Prepare the Marinade:

    In a bowl, mix together light soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, minced garlic, grated ginger, and a dash of sesame oil to create a sweet and savoury marinade.

  3. Marinate the Ribs:

    Place the ribs in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure the ribs are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

  4. Grill ‘Em:

    Fire up your Kamado Joe Classic 3 to medium-high heat, around 200°C. Grill the marinated ribs for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they’re caramelized and cooked to your desired doneness.

  5. Prepare the Cucumbers:

    Thinly slice the cucumbers and place them in a bowl.

  6. Make the Dressing:

    In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, brown sugar, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

  7. Toss and Garnish:

    Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for that extra touch of flavour.

  8. Rinse the Rice:

    Rinse the jasmine rice in cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch for fluffier rice.

  9. Cook the Rice:

    In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, 4 cups of water, and a pinch of salt. Give it a good stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid. Keep an eye on it to prevent sticking, and fluff the rice with a fork when it’s done.

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Note

Grilling Tip:

For the best grill marks and caramelisation, make sure your grill is preheated and the ribs are at room temperature before grilling.

Extra Flavour:

For an extra kick, try adding a teaspoon of gochujang (Korean red chili paste) to the marinade.

Keywords: Flanken ribs, Korean BBQ, BBQ ribs, grilled ribs, Kamado Joe, summer grilling, easy BBQ recipe
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Not just cooked . . . this tomahawk was forged in fire.

Reverse-cooked low ‘n slow, then straight-up dirty seared right on the coals for that primal crust. Finished with a fat slice of cowboy butter — melted over the top with a chunk of red-hot charcoal.

Flavour? Savage.
Style? Full caveman.
Crust? Absolute filth.

👉 Full step-by-step recipe now live over on the site if you’re keen to give it a go.

www.smokeandsear.world

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Not just cooked . . . this tomahawk was forged in fire. Reverse-cooked low ‘n slow, then straight-up dirty seared right on the coals for that primal crust. Finished with a fat slice of cowboy butter — melted over the top with a chunk of red-hot charcoal. Flavour? Savage. Style? Full caveman. Crust? Absolute filth. 👉 Full step-by-step recipe now live over on the site if you’re keen to give it a go. www.smokeandsear.world

Too early for a Christmas-themed turkey cook? Maybe.

But with Thanksgiving just around the corner and festive planning in full swing . . . now feels like the perfect time to drop this belter.

Smoked, brined, and slathered in herby garlic butter – this wood-fired turkey’s an absolute showstopper.

Full cook on the Kamado Joe. Full flavour. Full-on festive vibes. 🎄🔥

🎥 Watch the reel
📌 Save it for the big day
🖱️ Full recipe’s up on the site now

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Too early for a Christmas-themed turkey cook? Maybe. But with Thanksgiving just around the corner and festive planning in full swing . . . now feels like the perfect time to drop this belter. Smoked, brined, and slathered in herby garlic butter – this wood-fired turkey’s an absolute showstopper. Full cook on the Kamado Joe. Full flavour. Full-on festive vibes. 🎄🔥 🎥 Watch the reel 📌 Save it for the big day 🖱️ Full recipe’s up on the site now #SmokeAndSear #ChristmasTurkey #BBQTurkey #KamadoJoe #SmokedTurkey #ThanksgivingFeast #FestiveBBQ #BBQSeason #BBQLife #TurkeyDoneRight

Right then — first brew DONE, and what better way to mark it than cooking up something to go with it 🍗🍺

If you saw my reel 20 days ago, @igulubeer had sent me their S1 Smart Home Brewing System (gifted) — and this was the moment of truth. First pour, first taste, and my first ever beer used in a BBQ recipe.

I grilled up some beer-brined, honey beer glazed chicken thighs on the @ninjakitchenuk Woodfire, dropped ’em into warm naan pockets with salad, poured over some of that leftover glaze, and got stuck in 🔥

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🧂 Beer Brine:

• 250ml cold water
• 250ml of my freshly brewed German Helles
• 50g salt
• 25g sugar
• 1 garlic clove (smashed)
• 1 bay leaf
• 5–6 peppercorns

Brined boneless, skinless chicken thighs for 6 hours, patted them dry, and cracked on.

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🍯 Honey Beer Glaze:

• 150ml beer
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1.5 tbsp French’s yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper
• Knob of butter

Simmered until it thickened up and got sticky, then basted the chicken in the last few mins.

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🔥 Cooked in the Ninja Woodfire:

• Grill Mode: HIGH
• Around 10–12 mins, flipping halfway
• Glazed the last 3–4 mins ’til it was glossy and banging

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Served it all in naan pockets with fresh salad, poured over some of that leftover glaze, and washed it down with a cold pint of the beer I brewed myself. Not gonna lie — for a first try, I’m proper impressed 👌

The only problem? I’ve no CO2 setup yet, so the keg needs finishing sharpish . . . looks like it’s gonna be a very decent night 😂

👉 What should I brew next?

#ad @igulubeer

www.igulu.co.uk

#igulu #iGuluS1 #gifted #bbqandbeer #firstbrew #beerbrined #stickychicken #ninjawoodfire #beerrecipe #bbqrecipe #cheekydrink #comingsoon #brewtobbq

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Right then — first brew DONE, and what better way to mark it than cooking up something to go with it 🍗🍺 If you saw my reel 20 days ago, @igulubeer had sent me their S1 Smart Home Brewing System (gifted) — and this was the moment of truth. First pour, first taste, and my first ever beer used in a BBQ recipe. I grilled up some beer-brined, honey beer glazed chicken thighs on the @ninjakitchenuk Woodfire, dropped ’em into warm naan pockets with salad, poured over some of that leftover glaze, and got stuck in 🔥 ⸻ 🧂 Beer Brine: • 250ml cold water • 250ml of my freshly brewed German Helles • 50g salt • 25g sugar • 1 garlic clove (smashed) • 1 bay leaf • 5–6 peppercorns Brined boneless, skinless chicken thighs for 6 hours, patted them dry, and cracked on. ⸻ 🍯 Honey Beer Glaze: • 150ml beer • 2 tbsp honey • 1.5 tbsp French’s yellow mustard • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 tsp smoked paprika • Salt & pepper • Knob of butter Simmered until it thickened up and got sticky, then basted the chicken in the last few mins. ⸻ 🔥 Cooked in the Ninja Woodfire: • Grill Mode: HIGH • Around 10–12 mins, flipping halfway • Glazed the last 3–4 mins ’til it was glossy and banging ⸻ Served it all in naan pockets with fresh salad, poured over some of that leftover glaze, and washed it down with a cold pint of the beer I brewed myself. Not gonna lie — for a first try, I’m proper impressed 👌 The only problem? I’ve no CO2 setup yet, so the keg needs finishing sharpish . . . looks like it’s gonna be a very decent night 😂 👉 What should I brew next? #ad @igulubeer www.igulu.co.uk #igulu #iGuluS1 #gifted #bbqandbeer #firstbrew #beerbrined #stickychicken #ninjawoodfire #beerrecipe #bbqrecipe #cheekydrink #comingsoon #brewtobbq

1 year to the day . . . and I still can’t believe little old me was flown to Nashville by @ninjakitchenuk . First time in America, first time doing anything like that — honestly one of the biggest moments of my BBQ life. And yep, the FlexFlame review I wrote back then is still getting loads of daily traffic too. Madness.

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1 year to the day . . . and I still can’t believe little old me was flown to Nashville by @ninjakitchenuk . First time in America, first time doing anything like that — honestly one of the biggest moments of my BBQ life. And yep, the FlexFlame review I wrote back then is still getting loads of daily traffic too. Madness.

Simple Beef Stew & Fire-Roasted Mash in the Kamado Joe

No thrills. No fancy edits. Just a proper wholesome family dinner cooked low and slow outdoors. Diced beef braising steak, smoked and stewed in the Smoke Pot, with jacket spuds roasted next to it and turned into mash — easy as you like.

Kept the reel as simple as the cook — no crazy angles, just real food, cooked for me and the kids. And sometimes, it’s the simple things that just hit the spot.

Not that you’ll need it, but the full recipe’s up on the website as usual 😉

www.smokeandsear.world

#SmokeAndSear #KamadoJoeCooking #SimpleBBQ #FamilyFood #BeefStew #BBQMash #OnePotCook #RealFoodRealFire #OutdoorCooking #BBQLife

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Simple Beef Stew & Fire-Roasted Mash in the Kamado Joe No thrills. No fancy edits. Just a proper wholesome family dinner cooked low and slow outdoors. Diced beef braising steak, smoked and stewed in the Smoke Pot, with jacket spuds roasted next to it and turned into mash — easy as you like. Kept the reel as simple as the cook — no crazy angles, just real food, cooked for me and the kids. And sometimes, it’s the simple things that just hit the spot. Not that you’ll need it, but the full recipe’s up on the website as usual 😉 www.smokeandsear.world #SmokeAndSear #KamadoJoeCooking #SimpleBBQ #FamilyFood #BeefStew #BBQMash #OnePotCook #RealFoodRealFire #OutdoorCooking #BBQLife

Right then . . . @igulubeer got in touch and asked if I fancied giving their S1 Smart Home Brewing System a go 🍺

We had a few honest chats – I’ve never brewed beer before, but I do love trying out new gear, especially when there’s tech involved. They sent over the S1 – their latest smart brewing machine – along with a German Helles brew kit, and this reel shows the unboxing and kicking off that first ever brew.

Apparently, it takes 20 days until it’s ready to drink – so this is just the start. There’ll be more coming soon as I pair a few brews with proper cooks off the BBQ 🔥#

Now, quick heads up – the S1 is currently out of stock in the UK. But if you like the look of it, stay tuned – once it’s back on sale, I should be able to sort you out with a cheeky discount 👀

Could this be the new bit of kit the BBQ shack was missing?

Let’s see how it turns out . . .

What should I brew next?

#ad @igulubeer

www.igulu.co.uk

#igulu #iGuluS1 #gifted #bbqandbeer #firstbrew #homebrewing #smartbrewer #comingsoon

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Right then . . . @igulubeer got in touch and asked if I fancied giving their S1 Smart Home Brewing System a go 🍺 We had a few honest chats – I’ve never brewed beer before, but I do love trying out new gear, especially when there’s tech involved. They sent over the S1 – their latest smart brewing machine – along with a German Helles brew kit, and this reel shows the unboxing and kicking off that first ever brew. Apparently, it takes 20 days until it’s ready to drink – so this is just the start. There’ll be more coming soon as I pair a few brews with proper cooks off the BBQ 🔥# Now, quick heads up – the S1 is currently out of stock in the UK. But if you like the look of it, stay tuned – once it’s back on sale, I should be able to sort you out with a cheeky discount 👀 Could this be the new bit of kit the BBQ shack was missing? Let’s see how it turns out . . . What should I brew next? #ad @igulubeer www.igulu.co.uk #igulu #iGuluS1 #gifted #bbqandbeer #firstbrew #homebrewing #smartbrewer #comingsoon