Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is the first step to success. Here’s what you’ll need for this mouthwatering Korean Pork Belly:
- 2 pounds pork belly, skin scored
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochugaru in a bowl.
- Add the scored pork belly to the marinade, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the marinated pork belly on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour, basting occasionally.
- Switch to broil for the last 10 minutes to crisp up the skin.
- Let it rest, slice, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Allow marinating overnight for deeper flavor.
- Monitor closely while broiling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Carnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg