Korean BBQ Guide

Korean BBQ is more than grilling meat — it's a communal ritual built around the table. Thin-sliced beef marinates in soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. Pork belly sizzles on the grill without any seasoning at all. Both are wrapped in lettuce leaves with ssamjang, garlic, and sometimes a slice of raw chili. At home, a good cast-iron pan or grill pan replaces the tabletop grill. The key is high heat and not overcrowding the pan — you want caramelized edges, not steamed meat. These recipes cover the essentials: classic marinades, the right cuts, and the banchan that go alongside.