Korean-Style BBQ Pineapple Short Rib Sliders
These craveable Korean-style BBQ short rib sliders are simple to prepare but deliver big flavors. They are topped with a sweet and savory pineapple jam made with Del Monte® Pineapple Tidbits. A delicious global mashup that makes a great shareable appetizer for game days.
Yield: 10 each 2 slider servings
| Ingredient | Measure |
|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 Tbsp |
| White Onion, diced | 3/4 cup |
| Del Monte® Pineapple Tidbits in Juice | 1 cup |
| Del Monte® Pineapple Juice | 3/4 cup |
| Turbinado Sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Fresh Thyme, leaves | 2 Tbsp |
| Salt | to taste (1/4 to 1/2 tsp) |
| White Pepper | to taste (3/4 tsp) |
| BBQ Short Rib, prepared, pulled, held hot for service | 1 1/2 lbs |
| Korean BBQ Sauce | 1 cup |
| Hawaiian Slider Buns | 20 each |
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If the cost of short ribs is too high for your operation, a perfectly braised beef chuck is a close substitution.
There are two styles of Korean BBQ Sauce menued in America. The West coast style is a sweet, dark and thicker sauce and the East coast NY Style is a much spicier tomato and pepper red sauce. This recipe is nice with both styles of sauce.
Directions:
Pineapple Jam:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add onions and sauté for a few minutes until tender.
- Add pineapple tidbits, pineapple juice, sugar and thyme.
- Stir frequently and simmer for up to 20 minutes until reduced to a thick, warm sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and cool.
To Build Short Rib Sliders:
- For service, combine the pulled short ribs with sauce and hold hot for service. Assemble sliders to order by toasting 2 buns.
- Fill each bun with 1½ to 2 ounces of sauced meat on the heel.
- Drizzle with additional Korean BBQ sauce if desired.
- Spread the crown of the bun with pineapple jam, then place on top of the sauced short rib and serve.
Pineapple Jam:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add onions and sauté for a few minutes until tender.
- Add pineapple tidbits, pineapple juice, sugar and thyme.
- Stir frequently and simmer for up to 20 minutes until reduced to a thick, warm sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and cool.
To Build Short Rib Sliders:
- For service, combine the pulled short ribs with sauce and hold hot for service. Assemble sliders to order by toasting 2 buns.
- Fill each bun with 1½ to 2 ounces of sauced meat on the heel.
- Drizzle with additional Korean BBQ sauce if desired.
- Spread the crown of the bun with pineapple jam, then place on top of the sauced short rib and serve.
