Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly)
The most popular social Korean BBQ dish featuring thick, unmarinated slices of fresh pork belly. It is grilled tableside and eaten as a 'ssam' (wrap) with lettuce, garlic, green chilies, and savory ssamjang paste.
Ingredients
Meat
Accompaniments
Dipping Sauces
Instructions
Wash the lettuce and perilla leaves and drain well.
Prepare a sesame oil dip by mixing the sesame oil, salt, and pepper in small individual saucers.
Heat a grill plate or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place the pork belly strips on the grill.
Flip the meat when the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Once both sides are cooked, use scissors to cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Cook the bite-sized pieces for another minute until fat is rendered and edges are crisp.
Chef's Tips
The quintessential way to eat this is placing meat, rice, ssamjang, and garlic inside a lettuce leaf.
Grilled kimchi is a perfect side dish for this.
Ensure the pork belly has a good ratio of meat to fat.
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