Samgyupsal Recipe

Samgyupsal is yet another grilled meat recipe, though this time the recipe uses pork belly slices. Unlike Bulgogi though, there is no marinating that is involved. Instead, the pork is cooked immediately alongside choice vegetables. Samgyupsal is served as a main dish in many homes but it is still more popular as an accompaniment to beer.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Ingredients you will need:

- 16 OZ. Pork Belly, sliced into thin strips
- 2 TSP. of Fresh Thyme
- 1 TSP. of Dill
- 1 TSP. of Rosemary
- 4 Cloves of Garlic, minced
- 1 small bunch of Lettuce, separate and wash
- 1 cup of Kimchi, chopped
- 3 TBSP. of Gochurang, Korean Chili Paste (This is available in most Asian groceries).
- 1/2 cup of Dwenjang, Korean Soybean Paste (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 1 TSP. of Soju, Korean Rice Wine (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 1 TSP. of Honey
- 1 TBSP. of Sesame Oil
- 1/2 TBSP. of Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 Bulb of Garlic, peeled
- 3 stalks of Green Onions, chopped
- 1 TBSP. of Vegetable Oil

Instructions:

-1- In a large bowl, mix these ingredients together: thyme, dill, rosemary, and half of the minced garlic. Rub this mixture all over the pork slices. Coat the pork slices well and set aside for 15 minutes.

-2- Prepare you Grill.
     You can use a stove-top grill, or if you prefer an outdoor grill. Grill the pork strips until they are well-browned on both sides. Place the pork strips on paper towels in order to remove the excess oil.

-3- Prepare the Sauce.
     In a large bowl, combine together these ingredients: the remaining minced garlic, Gochurang, Dwenjang, Soju, honey, sesame oil and sesame seeds. Mix these ingredients well and then set them aside.

-4- Heat the vegetable oil in a small non-stick pan. Now saute together the peeled garlic and the kimchi. Cook them for about 3 minutes, this will allow the garlic to become fragrant. Remove from the heat.

-5- To Serve
     Arrange the pork meat and lettuce together in a serving dish. Serve hot and with the prepared sauce.

-6- Enjoy!

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