Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly BBQ)

Prepare the accompaniments. Wash and dry the lettuce and perilla leaves. Slice the garlic cloves. Set out the ssamjang, kimchi, and any other side dishes (banchan) you like.

Set up your grilling station. A tabletop grill pan or portable electric grill is perfect for this. Ensure your dining area is well-ventilated.

Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. You don't need to add oil as the pork belly will render plenty of fat.

Once the grill is hot, lay the thick slices of pork belly on it. Don't overcrowd the grill.

Grill the pork for a few minutes on each side, until it's golden brown and crispy to your liking. You should see a good amount of fat rendering out.

While the pork is cooking, you can place the garlic cloves and kimchi on the grill to cook in the delicious rendered pork fat.

Once a strip of pork is cooked, use kitchen shears to cut it into bite-sized pieces directly on the grill. This is the traditional Korean way!

Now, it's time to eat. Take a lettuce or perilla leaf in your palm. Place a piece of grilled pork on top.

Add a dab of ssamjang, a piece of grilled garlic, and some kimchi or other toppings.

Wrap everything up into a neat little parcel (called a "ssam") and enjoy it in one delicious bite!