Korean BBQ Short Ribs — Kalbi
Sweet, savory, and utterly addictive, these Korean BBQ short ribs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Thinly sliced and marinated to perfection, they're ready to grill in minutes!
Korean BBQ Short Ribs — Kalbi
Sweet, savory, and utterly addictive, these Korean BBQ short ribs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Thinly sliced and marinated to perfection, they're ready to grill in minutes!
The Key Move
Marinate the short ribs for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.
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The Setup
- Large Bowl
- Grill
The Mise en Place
5 of 7Your prep station before cooking begins
Marinade (0/6)
Short ribs are burning on the grill.
Reduce the heat of the grill or move the ribs to a cooler part of the grill.
Short ribs are not tender enough.
Marinate for a longer period of time, up to 24 hours.
The Method
PREPARE
Prep aheadIn a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce (¾ cups), brown sugar (½ cups), grated Asian pear (½ cups), minced garlic (6 cloves), minced ginger (2 tbsp), and sesame oil (2 tbsp).
MARINATE
Prep aheadAdd the thinly sliced short ribs to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Meat is fully coated in the marinade.
PREHEAT
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
GRILL
Remove the short ribs from the marinade and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until nicely caramelized and cooked through.
Ribs are caramelized and slightly charred. • Smell of caramelized sugar and meat.
REST
Let the short ribs rest for a few minutes before serving.
SERVE
Serve immediately with rice, kimchi, and your favorite Korean side dishes.
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