Korean BBQ: Easy Beef & Pork Belly Bulgogi Marinade

Korean BBQ Essentials

Today is the kids’ last day of school! While they are so excited to start their summer vacation, I, on the other hand, am dreading the next two and a half months. To help ease the pain, I’m doing what puts me in zen during the summer. I’m busting out the grill! Nothing calms me more than grilling outside for three reasons. One, I get to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and the lovely weather. Two, there’s not much cleaning afterwards when grilling outside. Just a quick hose down and you’re done. Lastly, when paired with Korean BBQ, you have both a healthy and delicious meal that is sure to satisfy. With my very, very simple marinade below for pork and beef bulgogi (Korean grilled marinated beef and pork), the prep time is literally under 5 minutes. Woot!

Video: Korean BQQ Beef & Pork Belly Bulgogi Simple Marinade

For my pork and beef bulgogi marinade recipe below, I utilize a store-bought Korean BBQ sauce as a base. To liven up the store-bought sauce, I add sesame oil and chopped green onions. The sesame oil adds an amazing toasted aroma and the chopped green onions add freshness.

This is a great Korean product to use when you are in a rush and need something tasty. This marinade has a sweet and fruity flavor with crushed pears as one of the sweeteners as well as a natural meat tenderizer. Although it’s labeled for beef, I use this on pork belly too and it turns out great. I’m sure it would also work on chicken too that I have yet to try.

Enjoy the recipe below and the quick fun video above.

Here’s to a great summer vacation and my mental health! Cheers!

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Korean BBQ: Easy Beef & Pork Belly Bulgogi Marinade

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

1 lb beef/pork belly (slice thin)
1 cup store-bought Korean BBQ sauce (Being Blue or CJ brand)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 green onions (slice thin)

Instructions

In a medium-size bowl, mix together Korean BBQ sauce, sesame oil and chopped green onions. Mix well.
Add meat and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in fridge for best results.

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