Home BBQ Tips: Samgyeopsal (Thin-Sliced Pork Belly)

Home BBQ Tips: Samgyeopsal (Thin-Sliced Pork Belly)

by jeonghoon hwang in Perfect Pairings & Preparation

🔥 Home BBQ Tips: Samgyeopsal (Thin-Sliced Pork Belly)

Also known as: Daepae Samgyeopsal (대패삼겹살), Thin-sliced Korean pork belly

✨ Why It’s a Korean Icon

Samgyeopsal is more than just pork belly — it’s a national treasure. In Korea, grilling samgyeopsal is practically a weekend ritual, whether at home, restaurants, or while camping. The thin-sliced version, daepae samgyeopsal , is beloved for its fast cooking and crispy edges.

Fun fact? Some believe it gained popularity in coal mining towns in the 1980s, where miners would eat fatty pork to “clear out the dust” in their throats. Whether that's true or not, one thing’s for sure: Samgyeopsal is Korea’s ultimate comfort food .

🍽️ How to Eat It Like a Local

Grill until golden, then wrap in a lettuce leaf with garlic, ssamjang, kimchi, and rice. Add pickled onion or spring onion salad for balance. Don’t forget the essential sides:

  • Kimchi (grilled in pork fat = heaven)
  • Doenjang stew or kimchi stew
  • Perilla leaves, fresh chilli, sliced garlic
  • Ssamjang or fish sauce with chilli (meljeot)

Pro tip: Add wasabi or pair it with cold buckwheat noodles for a refreshing contrast.

🔥 How to Cook

Cooking Method Instructions
Grill or Pan High heat, flip often. No oil needed — it renders naturally.
Hotpot Add just before finishing to avoid overcooking. It’s thin!
Stir Fry Great with bean sprouts or onions.

Prep Tip: This cut is frozen thin for easy grilling. Thaw fully before use. Best enjoyed crisp!

⛺ When to Serve It

  • Camping trips — fast and easy
  • Quick weeknight dinner
  • When hosting friends for Korean BBQ at home

🛒 Try It from GMGP

Our thin-sliced Samgyeopsal is fresh, balanced with the perfect fat-to-meat ratio, and ready for your grill. Experience the ultimate Korean comfort meal at home.

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