Samgyeopsal

Name: Samgyeopsal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork belly strips, sliced; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp coarse sea salt; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 8 garlic cloves, sliced; 16 red leaf lettuce leaves, washed; 1/4 cup ssamjang paste

Thick slices of unseasoned pork belly grilled until crisp at the table. Served with savory dipping sauces, sliced garlic, and fresh lettuce wraps.

30 minEasyServes 4550 cal/serving

KoreanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs pork belly strips, sliced
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp coarse sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
8 garlic cloves, sliced
16 red leaf lettuce leaves, washed
1/4 cup ssamjang paste

Instructions

1

Mix 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp coarse sea salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper in a small bowl to make oil dip. Set aside with 1/4 cup ssamjang paste.
2

Heat a skillet or cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
3

Lay 2 lbs sliced pork belly strips and 8 sliced garlic cloves in a single layer in the hot pan.
4

Cook pork belly for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp, checking that internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees F.
5

Cut pork strips into bite-sized pieces and serve immediately wrapped in 16 washed red leaf lettuce leaves with grilled garlic and sauces.

Questions

How long does Samgyeopsal keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Samgyeopsal?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Kongnamul Muchim (Seasoned Bean Sprouts) side
Kimchi Salad salad
Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Paste) sauce
Sikhye (Sweet Rice Punch) drink

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