azeka marinade recipe

Aloha! Years ago, 33 to be exact, my parents, Marie and Leo Mogensen, took the entire family to Maui for our first of many Hawaiian family vacations. We stayed at a place in Kihei near a charming old Korean general store named Azekas. Azekas market was a destination of sorts for those who really wanted to experience a little slice of old Hawaii. The character of the place was palpable to say the least, but there was something more than nostalgia drawing the crowds inside. What really put Azekas on the Maui map were the tasty marinated beef ribs they called Azekas Maui Ribs! Once we tried these mouthwatering treats, our subsequent trips to Kihei were always to include at least two or three nights down at the condo barbecue savoring Bill Azekas marinated masterpieces. Here is a recipe I have tinkered with for years and its the closest thing to those heavenly short ribs this side of the Sandwich Isles that youll probably ever find. Let me know what you think. Mahalo! Since closing, people from all over the world have been scouring the internet in search of this beloved Maui food staple; some even attempting to recreate the flavor that they grew to love. This essential destination for island visitors has only turned into disappointment as they see it is gone. This recipe was near and dear to the hearts of Maui locals and visitors alike. Now, nearly a decade later I am ready to once again provide everyone with the sweet Maui memories of past times. I was born and raised in Gilbert, Arizona and despite the distance remained close to his Maui roots. Spending his summers on Maui with his aunts, uncles, and cousins, I eventually learned the secret recipe as it has stayed a trade secret throughout the years. Similar to Uncle Bill, I also learned his entrepreneurial values through helping family businesses. My mother, Rhonda Azeka, successfully ran an event planning business for over 26 years. It grew to be one of the most successful event planning bu