Grilled Korean Pork Belly with Garlic and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Thin slices of pork belly grilled to perfection, seasoned with garlic and sesame for a flavorful Korean BBQ experience. This Korean recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, minced garlic, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork belly slices
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to create marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound pork belly slices to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
4. Step 4: Grill marinated pork belly slices for about 3 minutes per side until edges are crisp and meat is cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove from grill and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish. Serve hot with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.