Grilled Korean-Style Galbi Ribs with Blackberry Bourbon Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

Tender beef short ribs marinated in a savory Korean-style sauce and grilled to perfection, finished with a rich blackberry bourbon glaze for a smoky-sweet flavor. This Korean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef short ribs, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef short ribs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3, sliced green onions
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup blackberry preserves
• 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 3 sliced green onions, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Add 2 pounds beef short ribs and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
2. Step 2: Prepare the blackberry bourbon glaze by heating 1/2 cup blackberry preserves, 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Remove the marinated ribs from the marinade and shake off excess. Grill ribs for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked through.
4. Step 4: During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush generously with the blackberry bourbon glaze on both sides and allow it to caramelize slightly without burning. Remove ribs from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.