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Marinated Pork Belly and Ssamjang
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Marinated Pork Belly and Ssamjang

4.4 (79 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Pork Belly and Ssamjang, simple ingredients treated with real care.

Prep
17 min
Cook
71 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb pork belly
  • 1 medium soy sauce
  • 1 lb gochujang
  • a pinch garlic
  • 4 oz scallions
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the pork belly dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the pork belly, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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