Korean Style Grilled Pork Belly Recipe - 韩式烤五花肉

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

kimchi

🥗Healthier: fermented vegetables

💰Cheaper: pickled cucumbers

Fermented vegetables provide probiotics, while pickles are cost-effective.

In a mixing bowl, mix all marinating ingredients until well combined.

Transfer pork belly in and make sure it’s all well coated evenly. Let it sit in the chiller for one hour or longer. For best results let it sit for one day.

Transfer pork belly out from the chiller for ½ hour before grilling them.

Halfway through grilling, cut them into bite size and continue to grill them until slightly charred.

Serve with cabbages, perilla leaves, kimchi and wrap with some rice.

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