Cheongju Samgyeopsal

About the dish

Pork belly marinated in cheongju to tame the gaminess. Marinating pork belly in cheongju (clear rice wine) before grilling cuts the gamey smell and brings out the flavor. It is a careful take on samgyeopsal, a regular at gatherings and group dinners.

Key ingredient

Pork (dwaeji-gogi) — about ten times the vitamin B1 of beef, good for relieving fatigue and energy metabolism; rich in quality protein, with methionine that protects and supports liver health; unsaturated fats help lower blood cholesterol. In season year-round; mainly from Jeju and the Jirisan area.

Ingredients

Main: pork belly, cheongju, scallion, garlic · Seasoning: salt, pepper, ssamjang

Simple recipe

1. Cut the pork belly to a moderate thickness.
2. Marinate in cheongju to reduce the gaminess.
3. Grill golden on a hot griddle.
4. Cook crisp while letting the fat drain.
5. Serve with wrap vegetables and ssamjang.

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