Spicy & Sweet Gochujang Pork Belly Grill
The Ultimate Flavor Kick! Spicy & Sweet Gochujang Pork Belly Grill Recipe
Craving some delicious, hearty meat tonight? Look no further! This recipe features succulent pork belly marinated in a delightful spicy and sweet gochujang sauce, grilled to perfection. We recommend using the ‘bbaetbaji’ cut of pork belly, which is known for its tender yet chewy texture, making it ideal for marinated grilled dishes, even without the bone. Bring a fantastic meat feast to your home with ease!
Main Ingredients- Pork Belly (recommended: ‘bbaetbaji’ cut)
- Oyster Mushrooms
Marinade Ingredients- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesil Cheong)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- Sesame Oil, to taste
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesil Cheong)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- Sesame Oil, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the fresh pork belly, preferably the ‘bbaetbaji’ cut. This part offers a wonderfully chewy texture that is perfect for marinated grilled dishes. Just looking at it makes your mouth water, doesn’t it?
Step 2
Let’s get the minced garlic ready, a key component of our marinade. Using a generous amount of garlic will enhance the overall flavor.
Step 3
Add 2 tablespoons of the prepared minced garlic to the pork belly. The garlic aroma will deeply infuse into the meat, making it even more delicious.
Step 4
Next, add 2 tablespoons of gochujang for that perfect spicy kick. This is the foundation of our flavorful marinade.
Step 5
Here’s a look at the pork belly with a generous amount of minced garlic and gochujang. Even at this stage, the marinade is shaping up to be wonderfully tasty.
Step 6
Prepare the remaining ingredients for the marinade: 2 tablespoons of plum extract for sweetness, 2 tablespoons of sugar for balance, and some sesame oil for a nutty aroma.
Step 7
Combine all the prepared marinade ingredients (minced garlic, gochujang, plum extract, sugar, sesame oil) with the pork belly. Gently mix and massage everything together with your hands, ensuring the marinade coats the meat evenly. Let it marinate thoroughly.
Step 8
Now it’s time to grill the deliciously marinated pork belly to a beautiful golden brown. The tantalizing aroma is already filling the air!
Step 9
Prepare the oyster mushrooms to accompany the marinated pork belly. I bought a generous amount because they were on sale! Also, if you have pickled spicy peppers and fragrant garlic from autumn, they make an excellent side to enhance the meal.
Step 10
Place the marinated pork belly onto a frying pan and begin grilling. The pan is a bit small, but we’ll grill it with care. The sizzling sound of the meat cooking is truly appetizing.
Step 11
Alternatively, we’re also grilling some on a ‘Ziggle’ grill. This method ensures even cooking on both sides, resulting in an even more appetizing finish.
Step 12
Voilà! The spicy gochujang pork belly grill is perfectly cooked and looks incredibly delicious. Enjoying it with a chilled glass of soju was pure bliss. Today was a truly wonderful day, filled with good food and great company. We hope you try making this recipe too!
