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Quick & Simple Korean Barbeque Style Pork Belly

Do you love korean bbq? We sure do! Sometimes we really want kbbq but we don’t want to make the drive all the way to k-town, then wait in line for 2 hours. Sometimes, as much as we want kbarbs, there’s nothing that we want more than eating it in the comforts of our own apartment.

This dish is actually a very affordable option for anyone cooking on a budget. We buy our pork belly slices on sale and store them in the freezer (you just gotta keep your eyes peeled for a good deal!). In addition, the rice, kimchi, and seaweed are all items that can be bought in bulk and stored for long periods of time! This dish is on our weekday rotation, and we often swap the meat out (beef, chicken, pork, even tofu!) and serve with the same sides, which gives us enough variation to not get tired of it.

The meat is cooked very simply because it has tons of flavor in itself, and other flavors are provided by the side dishes. You can even go a step further and marinade the meat, but we’ll save that for another recipe. We hope you enjoy this recipe!

Korean Barbeque Style Pork Belly

This is a very inexpensive option for when you crave some crispy, succulent pork belly. Simply grill the meat, then serve with your favorite banchan and rice.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Korean

Keyword kimchi, pork, quick, rice

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Equipment

cast iron pan

Ingredients

Pork Belly

1 lb pork belly thinly sliced
salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp sesame seeds
¼ cup chives finely chopped

Sides

cooked rice
kimchi
pre-cut korean style seaweed
microgreens

Instructions

Heat a cast iron pan to medium high.
Add the pork belly slices to the pan. Do not overcrowd.
Cook the pork belly for 3-5 min or until it reaches the desired crispiness.
Remove from heat and let it cool on paper towels. The paper towels will absorb any excess fat.
Season with salt and pepper, then top with sesame seeds and chives.
Serve with the sides listed above or with sides of your choice.

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Noelle Noriesta

Noelle Noriesta, a Filipino-American home cook, is the principal creator of Fork and Spoon. Her recipes have a modern and playful approach inspired by her food experiences growing up in the Bay Area and now in Los Angeles. --Read more about me