Korean BBQ Galbi
Korean BBQ Galbi is a dish made with short ribs. The ribs are marinated in a sweet soy sauce mixture before being grilled.
The marinade is made with Asian pear, onion, and garlic, which are blended together with soy sauce, sugar, and other ingredients.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 25, 2026Share
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Korean BBQ Galbi is a dish made with short ribs. The ribs are marinated in a sweet soy sauce mixture before being grilled.
The marinade is made with Asian pear, onion, and garlic, which are blended together with soy sauce, sugar, and other ingredients.
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Ingredients 9
5 pounds beef short ribs, cut flanken style
1 Asian pear, cored and cubed
1 onion, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic
1 cup soy sauce (such as Kikkoman®)
1 cup brown sugar
0.25 cup honey
0.25 cup sesame oil
black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Soak 5 pounds of flanken-cut beef short ribs in cold water in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Then drain the water.
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Blend 1 Asian pear, 1 coarsely chopped onion, and 5 cloves of garlic until smooth. Mix with 1 cup of soy sauce, 1 cup of brown sugar, 0.25 cup of honey, 0.25 cup of sesame oil, and black pepper. Add the ribs to the mixture and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
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Preheat the grill to high heat. Lightly oil the grate.
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Remove the ribs from the marinade and grill until the meat is tender and the outside is crusty, 5 to 10 minutes per side. Discard the marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 1092 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 79g
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Saturated Fat 31g
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Cholesterol 155mg
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Sodium 2501mg
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Total Carbohydrate 58g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 39g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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