Authentic Korean Spiced Pork Belly
Crispy, caramelized pork belly infused with gochujang and garlic, served with a tangy kimchi slaw. This korean-inspired quick meals ready in about 55 minutes pairs pork belly, gochujang, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork belly
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup kimchi
- 1/2 cup radish
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dice pork belly into 1/2-inch cubes and toss with gochujang, garlic, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Spread in an even layer.
- Step 2: Roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden, flipping halfway. While pork cooks, mix kimchi, radish, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Set aside.
- Step 3: Remove pork from oven and transfer to a serving plate. Top with kimchi slaw and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Authentic Korean Spiced Pork Belly take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Authentic Korean Spiced Pork Belly?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork belly from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Authentic Korean Spiced Pork Belly?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Authentic Korean Spiced Pork Belly for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Authentic Korean Spiced Pork Belly?
Korean quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
