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Kalbi korean short ribs on the grill
Grilled Korean Kalbi short ribs

Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Kalbi)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
The crown jewel of Korean BBQ. Kalbi (or Galbi) uses 'flanken-cut' short ribs, where the bones are cut across. The secret weapon is Asian pear in the marinade. Its enzymes break down the tough connective tissue of the ribs, making them incredibly tender, while the sugar creates a sticky, caramelized glaze on the grill.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 650 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Korean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Bowl for marinating
  • Grill or Cast-iron Skillet
  • Kitchen Shears for serving

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Wheat (often in Soy Sauce)
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak ribs in cold water for 30 minutes to remove bone dust and blood. Pat thoroughly dry.

Tip: Bone dust adds a gritty texture. Drying is crucial so the marinade absorbs rather than sliding off.
2 ✓

Mix marinade: soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, oil, minced garlic, ginger, and grated pear.

Tip: Pear enzymes tenderize the meat ('chemical hammering').
3 ✓

Coat ribs in marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Tip: Osmosis draws flavors deep into the meat.
4 ✓

Grill over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side. Allow the sugar to caramelize and char slightly.

Tip: The char creates the signature BBQ flavor.
5 ✓

Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Cut between bones with shears to serve.

Tip: Eat with rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves (ssam).

Recipe FAQ

Substitute for Asian Pear?
Asian pear (Nashi) is best, but Bosc pear works. Use kiwi or pineapple with caution—they are very strong and can turn meat to mush in an hour.
The marinade keeps burning.
It has high sugar content. Flip often and watch carefully!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef Short Ribs (LA Style/Flanken Cut)
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger
  • 1 whole Asian Pear (grated)
  • 3 stalks Scallions
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds