Kalbi (Korean Marinated Short Ribs)

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

Korean ribs, also called kalbi, are marinated overnight in a sweet soy-sesame sauce with flavors of ginger, garlic, pear, and green onion.

Ingredients

3 pounds beef short ribs
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 Asian pear, cored and diced
1/2 small onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1 Place ribs in a bowl and cover with water; soak until water turns pink, about 1 hour. Drain and rinse in cold water.
2 Combine soy sauce, Asian pear, onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
3 Combine green onions, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, honey, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add ribs and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
4 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
5 Cook ribs on the grill until slightly charred and tender, about 4 minutes per side.