I tried a lot of homemade Korean BBQ recipes before finding a terrific one from a buddy who got it from his mother. Because of the Coke®, it is highly supple and has a variety of flavors. I simply swap out the onions with sliced bulbs while making bulgogi using the same recipe for Dae Ji Bool Gogi (Spicy Pork).
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Cook Time: | 6 mins |
| Additional Time: | 2 hrs |
| Total Time: | 2 hrs 21 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Coca-Cola®)
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds short ribs
Instructions
- Combine cola beverage, white sugar, soy sauce, water, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, and black pepper in a bowl until marinade is well-mixed.
- Place short ribs in a resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove short ribs from marinade, discarding marinade.
- Cook short ribs until browned and cooked to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Add red chili paste, or sambal, to make it a bit spicy.
- Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 647 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g |
| Cholesterol | 93 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Saturated Fat | 19 g |
| Sodium | 956 mg |
| Sugars | 18 g |
| Fat | 52 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
This is the exact recipe my Aunt Kaunja would make me as a child. The very best Korean BBQ ever! We used it on beef, pork, and chicken and over rice and tofu. So yummy!
This was so easy to make and they were delicious! Highly recommend
I used a pretty thick boneless short rib instead of korean style cut. Marinated for 4-5 hours. The marinade gives a good flavor and the ribs were tender indeed. My only complaint was that I wish the ribs had more of the marinade flavor! Maybe using the thinner cut will prove to be more flavorful. I will definitely be teying this again when I find some. Great share!