Grilled Flanken Ribs are first marinated in a mixture of ginger and garlic and then grilled to perfection. Learn how to use this uncommon beef cut!
While the Fish Tacos with Spicy Slaw recipe won out when I asked friends on Facebook what they wanted to see last week, this recipe was a close second. And now that summer is right around the corner, there couldn’t be a better time to make ribs. These aren’t your standard BBQ ribs. No, no, no these Grilled Flanken Ribs are cut flanken style and then marinated in a sweet gingery garlic sauce before being grilled to perfection.
Flanken style ribs might not be all that popular but I am not quite sure why. They are inexpensive. Flanken ribs are cut then so they cook quickly. They usually have some good marbling. Marinated flanken ribs are a tender, very flavorful cut of meat.
My grocery store always stocks flanken rips so I have been experimenting with different recipes using them over the last couple of months. Perhaps because I was first introduced to flanken ribs kalbi style, I have always been inclined to do an Asian style marinade with them. This recipe is the latest I tried and is definitely a favorite in our house. I served them with some sesame noodles and edamame and Kellan and Ryan kept asking for more. Reluctantly, I shared.
Next time, I’ll make a double batch. And I will be sure to serve it with this Garlic Rice and edamame!
Ida
February 19, 2019 at 2:31 amCan you cook in the oven and how
Coby
September 2, 2018 at 3:13 pmMaking the marinade tonight. Does not look like there is going to be much liquid to pour. Do you think a half can of Cola or a few ozs of pineapple juice would be ok to add to tenderize the ribs?
Deseree
September 3, 2018 at 11:20 amHey Coby! I was away from my computer yesterday, sorry! I am guessing you already made the decision. Did you add either of those? I’m sure either would work!
Coby
September 1, 2018 at 6:17 pmThank you! Finally a recipe without a ton of sugar in it! Taking these to a Labor Day BBQ Monday. I KNOW they will be loved!
Deseree
September 1, 2018 at 8:49 pmYou are so welcome! Have a great BBQ!
Carole
June 13, 2013 at 8:52 pmLovely work! Would you be happy to link it in to the current Food on Friday which is about all things BBQ? This is the link . I do hope to see you there. Cheers
pam mcdowell
May 30, 2013 at 5:44 amIs there another name for this type of rib? I have never heard of them.
Deseree
May 30, 2013 at 2:57 pmPam- They are beef short ribs but they are cut across the bone instead of into short pieces. A butcher should be able to help you find some :)
Faylina Meir
July 14, 2016 at 11:05 ammy butcher calls them flanken beef ribs or Korean style ribs. You might also find them as jewish style ribs or LA cut beef ribs. Basically a thin cut of beef with 3-4 bones in it.
Cookin Canuck
May 29, 2013 at 9:01 amI adore flanken ribs, but never think to buy them. The flavors sound fantastic!