Charred Sakura Farms Pork Belly Recipe

Name: Marilenas Charred Sakura Farms Pork Belly Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 pounds Pork belly; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup Ssamjang (Korean soybean paste); 2 tbs Honey; 2 tbs Soy sauce; 1 tbs Gochujang (Korean chili paste); 2 tbs Garlic, minced; 1 tbs Sesame oil; 2 tbs Sesame seeds

Inspired by Marilena

Time1h

Serves4

Ssamjang glaze, toasted sesame

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Ingredients

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Pork Belly

2 pounds Pork belly

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Ssamjang Glaze

1 cup Ssamjang (Korean soybean paste)

2 tbs Honey

2 tbs Aged soy sauce

1 tbs gochujang (korean chili paste)

2 tbs Garlic, minced

1 tbs Toasted sesame oil

Toasted Sesame

2 tbs Sesame seeds

Method

Pork Belly Preparation

Season the Pork Belly

Rub the pork belly with salt and black pepper. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Preheat the Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Cooking

Grill the Pork Belly

Place the pork belly on the grill, skin side down, and cook for about 15-20 minutes, then flip and cook for another 15-20 minutes until nicely charred and cooked through.

Apply Ssamjang Glaze

During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the ssamjang glaze on the pork belly generously, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

Finishing Touches

Toast Sesame Seeds

In a small pan, toast sesame seeds over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.

Serve

Remove the pork belly from the grill, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.