What is Korean BBQ Garlic Marinated Pork Belly? This delicious Korean dish is made by placing thick pork belly slices in a sweet, savory and garlicky marinade then finishing off on the grill to get that smokey flavor. It’s filling enough to serve as a main course along with a side of rice and or veggies.
Marinade: The day before cooking, slice pork belly into bite-size pieces: 2-inch squares, ¼-inch thin. (Note: Cut the pieces thinner than shown in the video.) Set aside. Smash and peel the garlic, then finely chop. Use the flat part of your knife to press down on the garlic to further break it down, then continue to mince.
Place in a mixing bowl along with the pork, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sake, mirin, and gochujang. Mix the ingredients together and set aside. Peel and trim the onion, then slice in half. Cut each half into thin half-moon slices. Place the sliced onions on top of the pork mixture, but do not mix.
This Korean BBQ recipe from Cooking with Maite uses three protein sources: chicken, shrimp, and pork belly – a great option if you’re feeding a crowd. If you feel that three types of protein are too much, balance it out with extra veggies, such as grilled mushrooms.