Herb Samgyupsal (Korean Grilled Pork Belly)

Herb Samgyupsal (Korean Grilled Pork Belly)
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    6

Experience the vibrant flavors of Seoul with this effortless Samgyupsal recipe. Tender pork belly, infused with aromatic herbs, sizzles to perfection, ready to be paired with tangy kimchi and a delectable homemade sauce. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    55 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    21 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    1594 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a small bowl, thoroughly combine thyme, dill, rosemary, and garlic powder. Rub the herb mixture generously over both sides of the pork belly strips. Allow to rest at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

02

Step

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork belly strips and cook until deeply browned and crispy, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked pork belly to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving some of the rendered grease in the skillet. Once slightly cooled, cut the strips into bite-sized pieces.

03

Step

In the same skillet with the reserved grease, sauté the kimchi, garlic cloves, and scallions over medium-high heat until they begin to brown and caramelize, about 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

04

Step

Prepare the sauce by whisking together doenjang, gochujang, sesame oil, minced garlic, sesame seeds, rice wine, and brown sugar in a small bowl until well combined and smooth.

05

Step

Serve the crispy pork belly pieces immediately with the prepared sauce, sautéed kimchi, garlic, and scallions. Offer an assortment of fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping, along with cooked rice, for a complete and satisfying meal.

For a more intense flavor, marinate the pork belly for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Adjust the amount of gochujang in the sauce to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
Experiment with different types of lettuce for wrapping, such as red leaf lettuce, Boston bibb, or frisée.
Ensure adequate ventilation while cooking as the pork belly can produce a significant amount of smoke.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 2 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Odie Rowe

    I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The dipping sauce is so addictive!

  • Ward Barrows

    This is my go-to recipe for Samgyupsal. It's so much better than going to a restaurant!

  • Leta Walsh

    I added a little bit of ginger to the herb mixture, and it was delicious!

  • Jermey Collins

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

  • Kasey Gulgowski

    I couldn't find doenjang, so I used miso paste instead. It still turned out great!

  • Russ Hartmann

    The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. I appreciate the tips for getting the pork belly crispy.

  • Aglae Robel

    This recipe is amazing! The herbs add such a unique flavor to the pork belly. My family loved it!

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