Rob Rainford shows us how to make the most delicious short rib sandwich that dad will love this Father’s Day!

Miami short rib sandwich with smoked mozzarella

Ingredients for short ribs:

• 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup mirin (sweet cooking rice wine)
• 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp liquid honey
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 3 lb Miami-cut short ribs (thinly cut, ¼ inch thick)

Ingredients for sandwiches:

• 2 crusty French baguettes
• 2 cups shredded smoked mozzarella

Ingredients for dry rub:

• 1/2 tsp packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp  dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Method:

For the short ribs, stir together the soy, mirin, rice wine vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, honey and hot sauce in a large bowl until combined. Place the ribs in the marinade mixture and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours if time permits.

Meanwhile, mix together all the ingredients for the dry rub.

Fire up your charcoal or preheat your gas grill. You need a medium-high grilling temp of around 350°F (180°C). Prep the grill for cooking over direct heat.

Shake off excess marinade from the ribs and pat them dry with paper towels. Brush the ribs lightly with the remaining olive oil and rub the spice mixture all over the meat.

Place ribs on the grill and cook for 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Trim the rounded ends from each baguette and cut the baguettes in half lengthwise.

Remove the bones from the meat and discard. Pile the meat high on the bottom halves of the baguettes and top with the cheese. Replace the tops of the baguettes and cut each into five pieces.

Quick tips:

1. Don’t skip even the shortest quick marinating time here because a little flavour is better than no flavour.
2. Avoid turning ribs too often; the meat will not scorch and will benefit from the direct heat.

Makes 10 servings

Courtesy Rob Rainford

@chefrobrainford