Herb Samgyupsal: Delicious Korean Grilled Pork Belly Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 pounds pork belly strips
• 1 cup chopped kimchi
• 1 bulb garlic, cloves separated and peeled
• 3 scallions (pajori), chopped
• 2 tablespoons doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon rice wine
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions

1. Combine thyme, dill, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Generously rub the herb mixture onto both sides of the pork belly strips. Let it rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork belly strips until golden brown and crispy, approximately 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, keeping some grease in the skillet. Cut the cooked strips into perfect bite-sized pieces.
3. In the same skillet, sauté kimchi, garlic cloves, and scallions in the reserved grease over medium-high heat until they begin to brown, around 3 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Prepare the ssamjang sauce: In a small bowl, mix together doenjang, gochujang, sesame oil, minced garlic, sesame seeds, rice wine, and brown sugar until thoroughly combined.
5. Serve the grilled pork belly strips with the freshly made ssamjang sauce, along with the sautéed kimchi, garlic, and scallions. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 349 kcal
• Fat Content: 24 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 1594 mg
• Protein Content: 21 g
• Cholesterol Content: 55 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g