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!
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.
Chef's Notes
Marinate ribs for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, for maximum flavor infusion.
Grill over medium-high heat, turning frequently, to achieve a nice char without burning the marinade.
Serve hot with steamed rice, kimchi, and fresh lettuce wraps for an authentic Korean BBQ experience.
The marinade can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
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).
Marinade ingredients are combined and smooth.
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.
Ribs are fully coated in marinade and covered.
PREHEAT
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Grill is preheated to medium-high.
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 cooked through.
REST
Let the short ribs rest for a few minutes before serving.
Ribs have rested.
SERVE
Serve immediately with rice, kimchi, and your favorite Korean side dishes.
Ribs are plated and ready to serve.
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