Homemade Kalbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This kalbi, Korean BBQ short ribs genuine recipe involves marinating beef short ribs in a cola-based marinade for two hours creating, sweet, tender meat.

Ingredients

3/4 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Coca-Cola®)
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds short ribs

Directions

1 Whisk cola, sugar, soy sauce, water, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, and black pepper together in a bowl until combined. Pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add short ribs, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove short ribs from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
3 Cook until browned and reaches desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).