RESTAURANT FAVORITE
Samgyeopsal
삼겹살 · sahm-gyup-sahl
Sizzling pork belly, crisp edges, and build-your-own lettuce wraps.
25 min totalEasy effortMild spice
WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
The story in a bowl
Samgyeopsal is Korean barbecue at its most relaxed: thick pork belly cooked at the table and shared as it comes off the grill. The fun is in making each bite your own with lettuce, sauce, garlic, and kimchi.
TASTE CHECK
Will I like it?
Rich and savory with caramelized edges. Fresh lettuce, sharp kimchi, and nutty ssamjang keep every bite balanced.
Good first pick if you like
Think bacon without the smoke, served like a taco night where everyone builds their own wrap.
WHAT YOU NEED
Keep the list simple
1 lb thick-cut pork belly | Butter lettuce | Ssamjang | Sliced garlic | Kimchi | Steamed rice
NO-STRESS METHOD
Make it at home
Pat the pork dry and slice it. | Cook in a hot skillet until golden on both sides. | Drain excess fat carefully. | Wrap pork with rice, ssamjang, and kimchi in lettuce.