Samgyeopsal: Golden Grilled Pork Belly Bliss
Thick, succulent strips of pork belly grilled to crispy perfection with roasted garlic. A communal dining experience that's all about flavor and fun.
35 min
Easy
Coreana
3 servings
The story behind
I’ll never forget my first Samgyeopsal night; the sound of the pork sizzling on the grill is like music to a hungry soul. It’s the ultimate 'bonding' food in Korea. I love how you get to be the chef at your own table, flipping the meat until it reaches that perfect golden-brown crunch. My favorite way to eat it is to make a little 'ssam' (wrap) with a fresh lettuce leaf, adding a piece of grilled kimchi and a tiny dab of spicy paste. Pair it with a chilled bottle of Soju or a crisp lager to cut through the richness. It’s the perfect celebratory dinner for a weekend gathering or a treat-yourself kind of meal.
Instructions
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1Preheat your grill or a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it's nice and hot.
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2Lay the pork belly strips flat. Let them sizzle and brown for a few minutes before flipping to get that perfect crust.
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3Toss the garlic cloves and kimchi onto the grill next to the meat so they soak up all those savory juices.
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4Once the pork is crispy and cooked through, use kitchen shears to snip the strips into bite-sized pieces.
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5Assemble your dipping station with the ssamjang and the salted sesame oil.
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6To eat, place a piece of pork in a lettuce leaf, add a grilled garlic clove and some sauce, wrap it up tight, and enjoy it in one big bite!
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