Ingredients

• 500 gms (1.11 lbs) pork belly
• 2 tbsps sesame oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 green onions (chopped)
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 4 perilla leaves
• 4 tbsps Ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce)

Instructions

1. Slice the pork belly into thin, bite-sized pieces.
2. In a small bowl, mix the sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
3. Prepare the grill and preheat it to medium-high heat.
4. Grill the pork belly slices on each side until they are golden brown and crispy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes per side.
5. While grilling, brush the pork belly with the sesame oil mixture for added flavor.
6. Serve the grilled pork belly with minced garlic, chopped green onions, lettuce leaves, perilla leaves, and ssamjang sauce.
7. To eat, take a piece of pork belly, place it in a lettuce or perilla leaf, add some minced garlic, green onions, and a dab of ssamjang. Wrap it up and enjoy!

Notes

• Samgyeopsal is traditionally served with various side dishes (banchan) and ssamjang sauce.
• Pork belly is typically grilled at the table over charcoal.