BBQ Pork Belly

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4.7

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    1214 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

BBQ Pork Belly

Make this perfectly charred and succulent BBQ Pork Belly the star of your next cookout. Inspired by Asian BBQ flavors, the marinade is easy to make with ingredients from the Japanese pantry. The smoky, oh-so-tender grilled meat is simply irresistible!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lb sliced pork belly (sliced ¼ inch, 6 mm thick, perfect for grilling; I purchased it pre-sliced from my favorite Korean meat shop; I previously used Japanese pork belly sliced ⅛ inch thick, but the very thin slices burn easily on the grill)

For the Marinade

  • ½ onion
  • 1 knob ginger (1 inch, 2.5 cm; peeled)
  • 1 green onion/scallion (chopped)
  • 4 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 Tbsp sake
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp ketchup
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
  • 2 dried red chili pepper (chopped)
  • freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Before You Start: Please note that I recommend a marinating time of at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours for this recipe.
  2. Grate ½ onion and 1 knob ginger. Add to a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Add 1 green onion/scallion (chopped), 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 4 Tbsp sake, 3 Tbsp honey, and 1 Tbsp ketchup.
  4. Add 4 cloves garlic (minced), ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds, 2 dried red chili pepper (chopped), and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Add 2 lb sliced pork belly and toss to combine. Transfer to a large baking pan or container and cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours.

To Grill

  1. Prepare a hot (450°F/230°C) charcoal or gas grill fire. Clean and lightly oil the grill grate. For the best flavor, go with a charcoal grill. Remove the pork belly from the marinade and let any excess drip off; discard the marinade. Grill the pork belly, flipping once, until it‘s done to your liking, about 2–4 minutes total. Transfer to a serving platter. You can pan-fry or use a cast iron skillet to pan-broil the meat indoors as well.

To Store

  1. You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 4 days and in the freezer for a month.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1214kcal (61%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 120g (185%) Saturated Fat 44g (220%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Monounsaturated Fat 56g Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 373mg (16%) Potassium 472mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1214 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1214kcal 61%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 120g 185%
Saturated Fat 44g 220%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Monounsaturated Fat 56g 280%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 373mg 16%
Potassium 472mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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