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Super Easy and Yummy Samgyupsal!

May 16, 2020Last Modified: March 3, 2022

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fried pork belly on a lettuce leaf topped with ssamjang and a garlic clove
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Korean Grilled Pork Belly So Easy and Delicious!

Samgyupsal aka Grilled Pork Belly.

What could be easier?
1. Grill pork belly.
2. Place on top of a soft lettuce leaf
3. Top with ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste for meat), green chili, and garlic cloves
4. EAT!

You can use mild or spicy ssamjang, whatever works best for you. There is an assortment of ssamjang available on Amazon. If you'd like to purchase on Amazon please click here. Otherwise, you should be able to find it at your local Korean or Asian markets.

pork belly, Korean green pepper, and ssamjang

Frying Pork Belly

pieces of pork belly frying on a griddle

Pork belly is extremely fatty and greasy. I recommend that you use a griddle with a drip tray that catches the fat when frying your pork belly.

griddle with fat on it and a tray to catch the fat exposed
Griddle with drip tray

My Mom Made Me Laugh!

When I told my mom I was making grilled pork belly, she laughed and said she likes to watch videos of Korean people eating samgyupsal. She says they load up their lettuce leaves big time with the toppings and their mouths open so BIG to enjoy these! She made me laugh.

I think I'll make some more and try to emulate these Koreans. 🙂

Please try this delicious meal you will absolutely love this taste of Korea!

fried pork belly with a garlic clove on top, spicy ssamjang and lettuce leaves in the background

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Grace

fried pork belly in a soft lettuce leaf topped with ssamjang and a garlic clove

Samgyupsal

Grace
Samgyupsal is sooo delicious! Grilled pork belly, chilis, garlic clove, and a spicy soybean paste for meat placed in a soft lettuce leaf and enjoyed immensely! This is super easy and great for a super casual meal! Enjoy this taste of Korea!
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Prep Time 4 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 19 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Griddle with a drip tray This is preferred so that you have something for the fat to drain into.

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 lbs sliced pork belly can use up to 2 lbs for 4 servings
  • 4 green chili peppers could use Korean green pepper, jalapeno, serrano, or whatever you fancy
  • ssamjang or spicy ssamjang use as much as you like!
  • several garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 bunch lettuce leaves soft; suggestions are romaine, green, or red leafy lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves.
  • Peel garlic cloves, and cut the green chili peppers into smallish pieces.
  • Heat your griddle to medium high. Fry your pork belly until browned on both sides. The longer you cook it the more crispy it will be so cook to your taste. You will need to fry in batches and once cooked drain on paper towels.
    pieces of pork belly frying on a griddle
  • Assemble your samgyupsal. Place a slice of pork belly on your lettuce leaf, top with some ssamjang, garlic cloves and chilis.
    fried pork belly on a lettuce leaf topped with ssamjang and a garlic clove

Notes

Once you've assembled your Samgyupsal, eat to your hearts content!  If you prefer to pile your lettuce leaves high with several slices of pork belly and the other items, it's perfectly acceptable!  However you decide to create your Samgyupsal, just enjoy this fantastic taste of Korea!!!
Keyword korean food, pork belly, pork lettuce wrap
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