Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly)

Ingredients

Pork belly

1 pound, sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Soy sauce

1/4 cup

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Cooked rice

2 cups (for serving)

Lettuce leaves

1 head, separated

Kimchi

1 cup (for serving)

Ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce)

1/2 cup

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
2. Add the sliced pork belly to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
3. Preheat your grill or a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
4. Grill the marinated pork belly slices for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and develop a beautiful char.
5. Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes to retain its juices.
6. To serve, arrange the grilled pork belly on a platter alongside lettuce leaves, kimchi, and ssamjang.
7. To enjoy, take a lettuce leaf, add a slice of grilled pork belly, a spoonful of ssamjang, and any additional side dishes you desire. Wrap it up and savor the explosion of flavors!