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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!
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Before You Start: Please note that I recommend a marinating time of at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours for this recipe.
- Grate ½ onion and 1 knob ginger. Add to a medium mixing bowl.
- Add 1 green onion/scallion (chopped), 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 4 Tbsp sake, 3 Tbsp honey, and 1 Tbsp ketchup.
- Add 4 cloves garlic (minced), ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds, 2 dried red chili pepper (chopped), and freshly ground black pepper.
- 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.
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To Grill
- 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.
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To Store
- 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
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
% 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.