Cultural background
Grilled pork neck is mainly enjoyed at dinner or corporate gatherings, and the act of grilling together plays an important role in fostering camaraderie.
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항정살 · hang-jeong-sal
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Cut the pork jowl into appropriate sizes and prepare it.
- 2Season with salt.
- 3Heat the grill and place the pork jowl to grill it.
- 4Prepare wrapping vegetables and ssamjang.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Since it uses pork, it is not halal or vegetarian.
How to order
항정살구이 주세요
Hang-jeong-sal-gui ju-se-yo
Please give me grilled pork jowl