Season the short ribs

• Pat the wagyu short ribs dry and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.

Set up the grill and smoke

• Add woodfire pellets to the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill and set it to the smoke function.
• Place the seasoned short ribs on the grill and smoke until tender with a deep bark.

Smoke the jowl bacon

• Add the jowl bacon to the grill and smoke until it takes on good color.

Make the candied bacon

• Slice the smoked bacon thinly.
• Once nearly cooked, add maple syrup and gochujang and cook until the bacon is sweet, spicy and perfectly crunchy.

Build the Wellington

• Lay out the puff pastry and add grated gruyère.
• Add the candied bacon, then place the smoked short rib on top.
• Wrap the pastry around the filling like a present and top with more bacon.

Bake on the grill

• Return the Wellington to the grill and cook using the bake function until the pastry is golden and crisp.