Homemade Kalbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups cola-flavored carbonated beverage , such as Coca-Cola
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cups soy sauce
• 0.25 cups water
• 2 greens onions , chopped
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1.5 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds short ribs

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 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).