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Korean BBQ pork A full Korean BBQ meal plate featuring sliced marinated pork, white rice, fresh salad, and a small bowl of dipping sauce topped with sesame seeds and chili flakes.

Korean BBQ Pork

Sweet, spicy, savory Korean BBQ pork (pork bulgogi) marinated in soy sauce, gochujang, garlic, ginger, and Asian pear, then grilled until caramelized and tender. An easy weeknight recipe with restaurant-level flavor.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: Korean BBQ pork belly, Korean bbq pork name, Korean BBQ pork near me, Korean BBQ pork recipe easy, Korean bbq pork recipes, Korean pork BBQ marinade
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $24

Equipment

  • 1 Grill, grill pan, or cast iron skillet (high heat preferred)
  • 1 Sharp knife (for thin slicing)
  • 1 Large bowl or freezer bag (for marinating)
  • 1 Tongs (for grilling)
  • 1 Small Saucepan (for reducing marinade)
  • 1 Serving Platter

Ingredients

Pork

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder belly, or loin - thinly sliced (¼ inch)

Korean BBQ Marinade

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon gochujang - Korean red chili paste
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine or mirin
  • 1 whole Asian pear - grated
  • 6 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 tablespoon ginger - grated
  • 4 whole green onions - chopped
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds - toasted
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru - optional extra heat
  • — — black pepper - to taste

For Serving

  • — — sesame seeds - garnish
  • — — lettuce leaves - for wraps
  • — — steamed rice
  • — — kimchi
  • — — ssamjang
  • — — sliced garlic + chilies - optional

Instructions

  • Slice the pork thinly for tender and juicy results
    A person slicing partially frozen pork belly into thin strips on a wooden cutting board, using a sharp chef’s knife to cut against the grain.
  • Prepare the marinade by mixing all ingredients thoroughly
    A close-up view of sliced raw pork in a plastic marinating bag, with a hand pouring glossy Korean BBQ marinade filled with sesame seeds and herbs over the meat.
  • Coat the pork completely and refrigerate for flavor
    A skillet filled with grilled Korean BBQ pork slices arranged in a circle, topped with green onions, while reduced marinade is being poured over the meat. Surrounding the skillet are bowls of rice, kimchi, lettuce leaves, and Korean side dishes.
  • Grill the pork over high heat to caramelize edges
  • Serve the pork with rice, lettuce, and kimchi
    A platter of Korean BBQ pork pieces glazed in a sticky, savory marinade, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, served with rice and vegetables.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g | Calories: 385kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 80mg (27%) | Sodium: 1150mg (50%) | Potassium: 520mg (15%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 15g (17%) | Vitamin A: 250IU (5%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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