For many years Azeka's market in Maui sold the most amazing ribs, Korean kalbi style. They would hand you a plastic bag with ribs, soaking in a tangy, sweet sauce. Finally, in an old Maui cookbook, I found an "alleged" recipe from the market, which has sadly closed. I played around with the recipe and tried them out on my family who used lived on Maui with great success. The secret is in the grated pear and long marinating time. It tenderizes the meat and the pear adds a subtle flavor. These ribs are truly special and I'm happy to be able to attempt to recreate them!

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