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

  1. Rinse your short ribs in the sink to remove any loose bone fragments from the butcher.
  2. Place into a container to marinade.
  3. Combine all of the marinade ingredients into a blender and blend on high up to 1 minute.
  4. Pour the marinade mixture over the short ribs and mix well. Cover and marinade for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours.
  5. Grill the short ribs on a very hot heat source, at least 450 degrees.
  6. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side for great caramelization.
  7. Remove from heat and serve with your favorite side dishes.