Samgyeopsal Doenjang Gui (Grilled Soybean Paste Pork Belly)
A special dish featuring pork belly marinated in savory doenjang seasoning, grilled to perfection, and served with a refreshing seasoned garlic chives salad.
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This grilled dish uses a doenjang marinade to remove any gaminess from the pork and highlight its deep, savory flavor. The marinated pork belly is grilled until golden brown and served alongside a tangy garlic chives salad, making it a great pairing for drinks or entertaining guests.
- Servings
- 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Pork belly (or pork shoulder, pork front shoulder (jeonji))300 g
Seasoning
- Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)1/2 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Minced green onion1 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Ginger juice1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tsp
- Ground black pepper1/2 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
Garlic Chives Salad
- Garlic chives (buchu)1 handful, 50 g
- Onion1/3
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Vinegar1 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- Sugar1/2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
- I used pork belly, but pork neck, Boston butt (front leg), or picnic roast (hind leg) also work well.
- Add the seasoning to the meat, mix well, and let it marinate for about 1 hour.
- Pajeori (seasoned green onion salad) would also make a great substitute for the garlic chives salad.
Steps
1. I used pork belly, but pork neck, Boston butt (front leg), or picnic roast (hind leg) also work well.
Tap the meat lightly with the tip of your knife so the marinade penetrates well.
2. Add all the marinade ingredients together and mix well.
3. Add the seasoning to the meat, mix well, and let it marinate for about 1 hour.
4. Grill on a heated pan until golden brown on both sides, and it is done.
5. Cut the garlic chives into lengths of 3 to 4 cm, and thinly slice the onion.
6. Add the garlic chives, onion, and all seasonings together, toss well to combine, and it is done.
Ppunwife's tips
- Tap the meat lightly with the tip of your knife so the marinade penetrates well.
- The subtle, savory aroma of doenjang eliminates any meat gaminess, making it delicious and easy to eat without getting tired of it.
FAQ
Can I use other cuts of meat instead of pork belly?
You can also use pork neck, pork shoulder/front leg, or pork hind leg.
Is there a preparation tip to help the marinade absorb better into the meat?
Lightly tapping the meat with the tip of a knife before marinating allows the flavor to soak thoroughly into the center.
Are there other vegetables I can serve instead of the garlic chives salad?
Serving pajeori (seasoned green onion salad) instead of tangy garlic chives salad also pairs very nicely with the meat.
How can I grill the marinated pork belly without burning it? AI-generated
Marinated meats tend to burn easily over high heat, so it is best to preheat the pan, lower the heat to medium-low, and flip the meat frequently while cooking.
