Grilled Korean-Style Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps with Gochujang Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Thin slices of marinated pork belly grilled to perfection, served with crisp lettuce leaves and a spicy-sweet gochujang dipping sauce. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, about 1/4-inch thick, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork belly slices, about 1/4-inch thick
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey
12 large leaves green leaf lettuce leaves
1/2 cup julienned cucumber
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger. Add 1 lb pork belly slices and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the pork belly slices for 3-4 minutes per side until crisp and caramelized.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp honey until smooth to make the dipping sauce.
Step 4: To serve, place grilled pork belly slices on 12 green leaf lettuce leaves. Top each with 1 tbsp julienned cucumber, 1 tbsp thinly sliced scallions, and a sprinkle of 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve with gochujang sauce on the side.