Kalbi (Korean Short Ribs) and Marinade
Ingredients – Beef
- 2-4 Lbs Short ribs (LA Style shown below)
Ingredients – Marinade
- 1 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1 Can Lemon Lime Soda (Sprite, Chilsung Cider, etc.)
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/4 Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
- 5 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Onion – quartered
- 1 Asian Pear – peeled and cut into pieces (substitute small jar of pineapple pieces)
- 1 Kiwi – peeled cut in half
- 2 Tbs Ginger – chopped
- 1 Tbs Korean Red Pepper Flakes (substitute red pepper flakes)
- 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
Directions
- Rinse your short ribs in the sink to remove any loose bone fragments from the butcher.
- Place into a container to marinade.
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients into a blender and blend on high up to 1 minute.
- Pour the marinade mixture over the short ribs and mix well. Cover and marinade for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Grill the short ribs on a very hot heat source, at least 450 degrees.
- Grill for 3-5 minutes per side for great caramelization.
- Remove from heat and serve with your favorite side dishes.