Spicy pork BBQ (Dwaejibulgogi: 돼지불고기)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Pork Belly (thinly sliced about 1/8 inch)
• 0.25 cup Korean Pear (diced; Korean pear preferred, Bosc pear acceptable)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (minced)
• 2 stalks Green Onion (minced, both white and green parts)
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (Korean ganjang preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar (or white granulated sugar)
• 1.5 tablespoons Rice Syrup (can substitute honey)
• 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper (just a little)
• 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil (toasted sesame oil)
• 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Hot Pepper Paste) (Korean brand preferred)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (toasted for garnish)
• 6 pieces Lettuce Leaves (or Perilla Leaves) (for wrapping)
• 1 piece Green Chili Pepper (thinly sliced for garnish)
• 1 clove Raw Garlic (thinly sliced for wrap)
• 2 tablespoons Ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce; can buy ready‑made)

Instructions

1. Slice the Pork

   Partially freeze the pork belly, then slice it thinly to about 1/8 inch thickness.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prep Marinade Ingredients

   Dice the Korean pear, mince the garlic, ginger, and green onion.

   Time: PT10M

3. Make the Sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice syrup, a pinch of black pepper, sesame oil, and gochujang. Whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

4. Combine Pork with Marinade

   Add the sliced pork, diced pear, minced garlic, ginger, and green onion to the bowl. Toss thoroughly so every piece is coated.

   Time: PT5M

5. Marinate

   Cover the bowl and let the pork marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate up to 2 hours).

   Time: PT30M

6. Preheat Cooking Surface

   Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium‑high heat and lightly oil the surface.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium-high

7. Cook the Pork

   Add the marinated pork slices in a single layer. Cook, turning once, until caramelized and cooked through, about 6‑8 minutes total.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium-high

8. Garnish with Sesame Seeds

   Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the cooked pork.

   Time: PT1M

9. Assemble the Wraps

   Place a few pork pieces on a lettuce leaf, add sliced green chili, raw garlic, and a dollop of ssamjang. Roll tightly into a bite‑size pouch.

   Time: PT5M

10. Serve

    Serve the pork wraps immediately, ideally with a cold beer.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

10g

Fat

15g

Fiber

1g