Korean Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly)

Name: Korean Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1000 g Pork belly (skinless, sliced); 1 head Romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce; 1 head Garlic; 3 pieces Green chili (optional); 100 g Ssamjang (Korean spicy dipping sauce); 2 tbsp Sesame oil; null to taste Salt; null to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

40m

Price Category

average

Calories

Very High

Samgyeopsal is an iconic Korean dish centered around grilled pork belly, enjoyed with fresh vegetables and spicy sauces. This meal is not just delicious but also a communal experience, as it's cooked together at the table. The crispy grilled pork belly, fresh lettuce, and pungent ssamjang create a perfect harmony. Prepare this authentic Korean dish at home and enjoy it with your family or friends!

ingredients

4 Servings

1000 g Pork belly (skinless, sliced)1 head Romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce1 head Garlic3 pieces Green chili (optional)100 g Ssamjang (Korean spicy dipping sauce)2 tbsp Sesame oil0 to taste Salt0 to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Preparation

Slice the pork belly into pieces about 1 cm thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Prepare the lettuce leaves, wash and dry them. Peel and thinly slice the garlic, and thinly slice the green chili.

Grilling

Heat a tabletop grill or a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Place the pork belly slices on it and grill both sides until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per side, until fully cooked through. You can also grill the garlic slices alongside the meat.

Serving

Serve the freshly grilled pork belly immediately. Each person should take a lettuce leaf, place a slice of meat, a little ssamjang, a slice of garlic, and a chili ring on it. Roll it up and eat it in one bite. Offer sesame oil as a dipping sauce as well.

Extra Tips

► Don't slice the pork belly too thin, so it doesn't dry out during grilling, but also not too thick, so it cooks through.

► Prepare various side dishes like kimchi, pickled radish, or rice to make the experience even more complete.

► For grilling, use a tabletop electric grill or a pan so everyone can cook their own meat at the table.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	450 kcal	1125 kcal
Protein	18g	45g
Fat	40g	100g
Carbohydrate	3g	7.5g
Fiber	1g	2.5g
Sugar	1g	2.5g