Korean Grilled Pork Belly
Samgyeopsal (삼겹살)
Calories: 480kcal
Ingredients
For the Pork:
- 2 lbs pork belly sliced ½-inch thick
- coarse sea salt
- Black pepper
- Whole garlic cloves for grilling
- Fresh sliced chilies optional
For Wrapping:
- Fresh lettuce leaves red or green leaf
- Perilla leaves
- Sliced raw garlic
- Sliced green chilies
- Grilled kimchi
- Steamed rice
For Dipping Sauces:
Ssamjang:
- 2 tbsp korean soybean paste (doenjang)
- 1 tbsp korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Salt & Sesame Oil Dip:
- Coarse sea salt
- sesame oil
- Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare Grill Setup:
- Heat tabletop grill or cast-iron pan
- Ensure good ventilation
Prepare Accompaniments:
- Wash and dry lettuce leaves
- Mix ssamjang ingredients
- Arrange all sides on table
Grilling:
- Place pork belly slices on hot grill
- Cook until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side)
- Cut into bite-sized pieces with scissors
- Grill garlic and kimchi alongside
Serving:
- Each person makes their own wraps
- Place meat, garlic, and desired ingredients in lettuce
- Add sauce and wrap
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Choose high-quality pork belly
- Don't overcrowd the grill
- Cut meat into manageable pieces
- Keep lettuce leaves dry
- Balance fatty meat with fresh vegetables
- Clean grill between batches
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:- Steamed rice
- Various banchan
- Fresh vegetables
- Grilled mushrooms
- Cold Korean noodles
- Korean alcohol (soju/beer)
Variations
- Spicy marinated version
- Different lettuce varieties
- Add grilled vegetables
- Include different proteins
- Various dipping sauces
Storage
- Best eaten fresh
- Store raw pork belly: 2-3 days refrigerated
- Keep prepared sides separately
- Don't store assembled wraps
- Sauces keep 1 week refrigerated
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 42g | Sodium: 450mg
