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Kalbi (Galbi) Korean BBQ Short Ribs

Kalbi (Galbi) is a popular Korean BBQ dish made with marinated beef short ribs. The ribs are typically cut across the bone, marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, and then grilled to perfection. This recipe brings the authentic flavors of Korean BBQ to your home, making it perfect for family gatherings or a special meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
MARINATE TIME7 hours
Total Time7 hours 20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kalbi (Galbi) Korean BBQ Short Ribs
Yield: 6

Materials

  • - 3 - 4 pounds cross-cut beef short ribs galbi cut about ⅓ - inch thick
  • - 1/2 Korean/Asian pear or 1 apple, grated
  • - 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • - 1/2 medium onion grated
  • - 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • - 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • - 1/2 cup water
  • - 3 tablespoons sugar
  • - 2 tablespoons honey
  • - 1/4 cup mirin
  • - 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • - 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • - Sesame seeds for garnish
  • - Green onion for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Ribs:

  • - Rinse the ribs to wash off bone dust and remove any blood on the surface. Drain well.
  • - Lightly pound the meat with a meat tenderizer to help tenderize it, although this step is optional.

Make the Marinade:

  • - In a blender, combine the grated pear (or apple), onion, garlic, and ginger. Blend until smooth.
  • - In a large bowl or container, mix the blended ingredients with soy sauce, water, sugar, honey, mirin, sesame oil, and black pepper.

Marinate the Meat:

  • - Add the short ribs to the marinade, ensuring each rib is well-coated.
  • - Marinate the meat for 6-8 hours, or overnight for best results. Flip the ribs halfway through the marinating time to ensure even coating.

Cook the Ribs:

    - Grilling:

    • - Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
    • - Grill the short ribs, turning only once, for 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely charred and caramelized.

    - Broiling in the Oven:

    • - Preheat the broiler and set the oven to broil.
    • - Lay the ribs in a single layer on a broiling pan and place it on the top rack of the oven, about 6 inches below the broiler.
    • - Cook until the ribs are slightly charred and caramelized, about 5-6 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

    - Pan-Frying:

    • - Preheat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
    • - Lay the ribs in a single layer, 4 or 5 ribs at a time depending on the size of the pan.
    • - Cook for 4-5 minutes. When the pan gets dry, add the marinade through a strainer and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the sauce is gone and the ribs are nicely browned.

    Serve:

    • - Garnish the ribs with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
    • - Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Korean BBQ short ribs!