Easy Korean BBQ Ribs Recipe – Tender & Flavor-Packed Grilled Ribs
These Easy and Simple Korean BBQ Ribs are bursting with flavor! Marinated in a sweet and savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and brown sugar, then grilled or baked to perfection. The ribs come out tender, caramelized, and finger-licking good. Perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or Korean-inspired feasts. No fancy tools needed—just bold flavor and simple steps!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Resealable bag or container
- Grill or oven
- Tongs
- Baking sheet (if oven-baking)
- Foil (optional)
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Optional: ½ grated Asian pear, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp gochujang
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar/honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Add optional ingredients if desired.
- Marinate the Ribs: Place ribs in a container or bag. Pour marinade over and refrigerate for 2–24 hours.
- Cook the Ribs:Grill: Preheat to high. Grill ribs 3–5 minutes per side until caramelized.Oven: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway. Broil for 2–3 minutes to finish.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Flanken-cut ribs cook faster and absorb marinade better.
- Marinating overnight enhances flavor and tenderness.
- For a vegetarian twist, use portobello mushrooms.
- Serve with steamed rice, kimchi, and lettuce wraps for a full Korean BBQ experience.
- Freeze uncooked ribs in marinade for up to 2 months.