Grilled Whole Pork Belly Maekjeok

Grilled Whole Pork Belly Maekjeok

Side Dish·Grilling·1 serving

Low Sodium
Healthy cooking tip

The soybean paste used in the sauce was made with a lower sodium content, and the chicken broth was used to enhance the flavor.

Calories

397kcal

Carbs

4.1g

Protein

14.8g

Fat

35.7g

Sodium

120.6mg

Ingredients

Main

Whole Pork BellyChicken BrothLow-sodium DoenjangFresh GinsengNapa CabbageCarrot

Others

HoneyRice Wine (Cheongju)Sesame OilChopped GarlicChopped Green OnionWhole SesameVinegarSeasoned Soy Sauce

Whole Pork Belly 250g, Chicken Broth 400g 구이소스 : Low-sodium Doenjang 15g, Honey 30g, Rice Wine (Cheongju) 15g, Sesame Oil 15g, Chopped Garlic 10g, Chopped Green Onion 5g, Whole Sesame 10g Salad : Fresh Ginseng 1pcs(20g), Napa Cabbage 35g, Carrot 30g 샐러드소스 : Vinegar 30g, Chopped Garlic 15g, Sesame Oil 15g, Seasoned Soy Sauce 15g

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Nutrition Facts

Per 100g of main ingredients

Fresh Ginseng

  • Rich in iron (4.6mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
  • Rich in calcium (84mg) — a key building block of bones and teeth

Carrot

  • Rich in vitamin A (460μg) — supports normal vision and skin health
  • Rich in dietary fiber (3.1g) — can support digestion and help you feel full

Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.

Instructions

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Grilled Whole Pork Belly Maekjeok step 1🔍
STEP 01

Make the sauce using the grilling sauce ingredients.

🍳Active ingredients(7)
🍲Low-sodium Doenjang(15g)🧂 Season
🍯Honey(30g)🥗 Toss & mix
🍶Rice Wine (Cheongju)(15g)🥗 Toss & mix
🧄Chopped Garlic(15g)🥗 Toss & mix
🥬Chopped Green Onion(5g)🥗 Toss & mix
🌾Whole Sesame(10g)🧂 Season
🍶Seasoned Soy Sauce(15g)🥗 Toss & mix
⏱️ Waiting ingredients:Sesame Oil
Grilled Whole Pork Belly Maekjeok step 2🔍
STEP 02

Boil the whole pork belly in chicken broth, rinse in cold water, and drain.

🍳Active ingredients(3)
Whole Pork Belly(250g)🍲 Boil
🍗Chicken Broth(400g)🍲 Boil
🫒Sesame Oil(15g)🍲 Boil
Grilled Whole Pork Belly Maekjeok step 3🔍
STEP 03

Brush the prepared sauce on the whole pork belly and let it age for about 10 minutes.

🍳Active ingredients(1)
Whole Pork Belly(250g)🍶 Marinate
Grilled Whole Pork Belly Maekjeok step 4🔍
STEP 04

Finely julienne the salad ingredients and soak in cold water to neutralize each flavor.

🍳Active ingredients(3)
Fresh Ginseng(1개(20g))🔪 Prep
🥬Napa Cabbage(35g)🔪 Prep
🥕Carrot(30g)🔪 Prep
Grilled Whole Pork Belly Maekjeok step 5🔍
STEP 05

Make salad sauce and toss the salad.

🍳Active ingredients(4)
Fresh Ginseng(1개(20g))🥗 Toss & mix
🥬Napa Cabbage(35g)🥗 Toss & mix
🥕Carrot(30g)🥗 Toss & mix
🍶Vinegar(30g)🥗 Toss & mix
Grilled Whole Pork Belly Maekjeok step 6🔍
STEP 06

Grill the seasoned whole pork belly and finish by plating with salad.

🍳Active ingredients(2)
Whole Pork Belly(250g)🍳 Pan-fry
Fresh Ginseng(1개(20g))🍽️ Plate