Kalbi (Korean Barbequed Beef Short Ribs)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 4 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely grated
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 5 pounds Korean style beef short ribs*
• 1 small Asian pear, peeled and finely grated
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup mirin (rice wine)