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Korean bbq Pork Belly

Korean BBQ Pork Belly

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Grill or Stovetop Grill Pan
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small brush for basting
  • Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs pork belly sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp gochujang Korean red chili paste
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for grilling
  • Lettuce leaves for wrapping
  • Sliced garlic jalapeños, and kimchi (for serving)
  • Ssamjang Korean dipping sauce

Instructions
 

Marinate the Pork Belly

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, garlic, black pepper, and ginger. Coat the pork belly slices evenly and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
    pork belly strips marinating in a rich, glossy mixture of soy sauce

Preheat the Grill

  1. Heat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush with vegetable oil.

Grill the Pork Belly

  1. Lay the pork belly slices on the hot grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until caramelized and slightly crispy. Baste with leftover marinade occasionally for extra flavor.

Prepare the Wraps

  1. Arrange lettuce leaves on a plate and place the grilled pork belly slices alongside sliced garlic, jalapeños, kimchi, and ssamjang.

Assemble and Enjoy

  1. To eat, take a lettuce leaf, add a slice of pork belly, some garlic, a dab of ssamjang, and a bit of kimchi. Wrap it up and enjoy!