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    Grilled Flanken Short Ribs

    Published: Jul 6, 2022 by Cree · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Grilled Flanken Short Ribs are seasoned to perfection with a Cajun spice blend for a flavorful dinner for any night of the week. This recipe is easy to prepare and comes together quickly when you're short on time.

    These thin strips of beef ribs can be served on special occasions or as a casual dinner with friends and family. So, the next time you're in the mood to fire up your grill, consider this cut of meat. However, if you're having a hard time locating flanken short ribs at your neighborhood grocery stores, ask your local butcher.

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    • What kind of meat is flanken
    • Sides dishes to serve
    • How to make flanken short ribs on the grill
    • Expert tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Other grilling recipes
    • Did you make this recipe?
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    What kind of meat is flanken

    Flanken is a thin strip of meat that is cut across the bones so that each rib contains 3 to 4 circular bones.  The ribs are usually about ½ inch thick and is taken from the short ribs of beef.  You may also know this style of rib as Korean BBQ ribs (kalbi) which is usually served with white rice.

    The best part is that flanken short ribs require a relatively short cook time, approximately between 20 to 25 minutes on a hot grill.  Once they're done, you can slather each rib with your favorite barbecue sauce or simply serve them without sauce, and they'll still be just as delicious with loads of flavor.

    Sides dishes to serve

    For a complete and delicious dinner, serve flanken short ribs with Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese, this Herb Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe, Sauteed Green Beans, Easy Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread or for a lemony twist this Moist Lemon Cake Cornbread.

    Are you into grilled veggies? These Sweet Grilled Peppers or this 7 Minute Grilled Sugar Snap Pea Recipe require less than 10 minutes of your time.

    How to make flanken short ribs on the grill

    • Wash and pat dry each rib with paper towels.
    • Season with kosher salt, pepper, and a Cajun spice blend of (smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and thyme) and allow to marinate in a large ziploc bag for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours in the fridge.
    • Fire up your outdoor grill.
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    • Allow fire to die down and temperature set.
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    • When the grill is ready, place flanken ribs on the grill grates and close the lid.
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    • Grill for about 10 to 15 minutes on one side.
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    • Flip each rib over and grill for an additional 10 minutes or until they're done.
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    Please refer to the recipe card below for detailed instructions.

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    Expert tips

    • Make sure ribs are at room temperature before placing on grill
    • Flanken short ribs are thin and cook fairly quickly so make sure to not overcook them as they will become tough and dry
    • If using BBQ sauce, slather on towards the last 3 to 5 minutes of removing the ribs from the grill

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to marinate flanken ribs

    You can marinate flanken ribs with a dry rub or a liquid based marinade. For this recipe, a dry rub was used. To do this, wash and pat dry the flaken ribs with paper towels. Place the ribs in a ziploc bag then add a generous amount of dry rub, kosher salt and black pepper, release the air from the ziploc bag and seal it. Move the ribs around until they're well coated with the dry rub and allow the ribs to marinade on the countertop for at least 20 minutes or in the fridge up to 24 hours before grilling.

    Where to buy Flanken ribs

    Flanken ribs can be bought at your local supermarket or at a nearby meat market or butcher.

    Other grilling recipes

    • Best Charcoal Grilled Chicken Wings
    • Grilled BBQ Pork Spare Ribs
    • Jerk Grilled Whole Chicken
    • Cajun Grilled Salmon In Foil

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    If so, let me know how it went. Leave a 'Star Rating' within the recipe card down below and/or TAG @cookingwithbliss on Instagram. I can't wait to see how it turned out.

    📖 Recipe

    grilled flanken ribs served on a circular wooden serving dish next to a beige napkin

    Grilled Flanken Short Ribs

    By Cree
    Grilled Flanken Ribs seasoned to perfection with a Cajun spice blend for a flavorful and easy weekend dinner idea.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Marinate: 20 minutes
    Calories: 288kcal

    Equipment

    • Outdoor Charcoal Grill
    • Charcoal
    • Lighter fluid

    Ingredients 

    • 2 lbs flanken ribs (or 3 packs (typically you can find 8 in a pack))
    • ½ tablespoon kosher salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 1-½ - 2 tablespoon Cajun spice blend

    Cajun Spice Blend

    • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
    • ½ tablespoon onion powder
    • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

    Instructions

    • Wash and pat dry each flanken rib with paper towels.
    • Add kosher salt, black pepper and Cajun spice blend. (Store left over Cajun spice blend in an air tight container and store in pantry for later use).
    • Marinate the ribs for at least 20 minutes before placing on the grill.
    • Meanwhile, preheat the grill then place the ribs on the grill grates and close the lid. After 10 minutes, flip ribs over and continue grilling for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the ribs are done to your liking.
    • Remove the ribs from the grill and place on a baking sheet. However, if you'd like, slather on some BBQ sauce towards the last 3 to 5 minutes of grilling.
    • Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

    Notes

    • Flanken ribs are thin and cook fairly quickly make sure to not overcook them as they will become tough and dry
     
    • If using BBQ sauce, slather on towards the last 3 to 5 minutes of removing the ribs from the grill
     
    • Make sure ribs are at room temperature before placing on grill

    Nutrition

    Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 4mg
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    This recipe was first published on June 10, 2021.

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    Comments

    1. Jimmy Krakorn

      February 03, 2023 at 2:26 pm

      4 stars
      Delicious dry rub! We loved it. Thank you so much for that recommend.

      Note: washing the ribs is an old myth that only spreads disease. Just grill 'em.

      Reply
      • Cree

        February 03, 2023 at 3:24 pm

        Thanks so much for leaving a comment, Jimmy. It is so appreciated and means a lot. Have a great weekend.

        Reply
    2. Beverly Timmons

      February 03, 2023 at 9:03 am

      I may have missed, but I didn’t see what temperature the grill should be.

      Reply
      • Cree

        February 03, 2023 at 11:00 am

        Hi Beverly - Preheat your grill to a temperature of 250°F. However, the temperature will fluctuate with the opening and closing of the lid. So, a temperature between 240°F and 250°F is good. Let me know if you have any other questions.

        Reply

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