Samgyeopsal (Korean Grilled Pork Belly)
Authentic Korean BBQ at home! This grilled pork belly recipe for samgyeopsal is sizzling, savory, and perfect for sharing. Wrap in lettuce with spicy ssamjang and banchan for a traditional experience.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs pork belly slices ¼-inch thick
Seasonings and Dipping Sauces
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp ssamjang dipping sauce (Recipe available on blog)
- 2 tbsp gochujang
Vegetables and Wraps
- 1 head green leaf lettuce
- 10 perilla leaves optional
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 2 green chili peppers thinly sliced
- 2 scallions chopped
- Optional banchan: kimchi, steamed rice, pickled radish
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. No oil needed due to pork belly's natural fat.
- Arrange pork belly slices and grill 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
- Mix sesame oil, salt, and pepper for dipping. Place in small serving bowls.
- Rinse and prepare lettuce, perilla leaves, and toppings.
- Transfer cooked pork to a platter. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve hot with sauces, veggies, and banchan.
- To eat, wrap pork in lettuce with ssamjang, garlic, chili, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 6 oz pork belly with wraps)
Calories: 520
Carbohydrates: 6g (2% DV)
Protein: 21g (42% DV)
Total Fat: 46g (59% DV)
Saturated Fat: 17g (85% DV)
Cholesterol: 80mg (27% DV)
Sodium: 540mg (23% DV)
Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
Sugar: 2g (4% DV)
Vitamin A: 30% DV
Vitamin C: 20% DV
Calcium: 4% DV
Iron: 8% DV
*Nutrition data is an estimate and can vary based on brands used and portion size.*Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 6 oz pork belly with wraps)
Calories: 520
Carbohydrates: 6g (2% DV)
Protein: 21g (42% DV)
Total Fat: 46g (59% DV)
Saturated Fat: 17g (85% DV)
Cholesterol: 80mg (27% DV)
Sodium: 540mg (23% DV)
Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
Sugar: 2g (4% DV)
Vitamin A: 30% DV
Vitamin C: 20% DV
Calcium: 4% DV
Iron: 8% DV