Delicious 😋 Ingredients:
• 1 lb pork belly (sliced into thick strips)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Dipping sauces (like sesame oil with salt and pepper, or ssamjang, a Korean dipping sauce)
• Optional: garlic cloves, green chili peppers, sliced onions, and mushrooms
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pork Belly:
• Pat the pork belly slices dry with paper towels. This helps them sear better.
• Lightly season with salt and pepper. Korean-style samgyeopsal is often kept simple, with the real flavor coming from the meat itself and the dipping sauces.
2. Preheat the Grill or Pan:
• You can cook this on a grill or a cast iron pan for a nice sear. Preheat your cooking surface to medium-high heat.
• If using a grill pan indoors, consider turning on ventilation as the pork belly can release a lot of fat.
3. Cook the Pork Belly:
• Place the pork belly slices on the hot grill or pan. They should sizzle immediately.
• Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of the slices and your preferred level of doneness.
• If there is a lot of fat, you can tilt the pan slightly to remove some of it, but keep some for added flavor.
4. Optional: Cook with Vegetables:
• For added flavor, you can cook garlic cloves, green chili peppers, onions, and mushrooms in the rendered pork fat.
5. Serve with Dipping Sauces:
• Traditional dipping sauces include:
• Sesame oil sauce: A small dish of sesame oil mixed with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
• Ssamjang: A Korean soybean paste mixed with garlic, green onions, sesame oil, and chili paste.
6. Eating Samgyeopsal:
• In Korean style, you can eat the pork belly by wrapping it in lettuce leaves with a bit of rice, some dipping sauce, and any side vegetables or kimchi you like.
