Charred Korean BBQ Pork Belly with Spicy Cucumber Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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Sweet and smoky pork belly grilled to perfection paired with a refreshing spicy cucumber salad. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, 1/4-inch thick pork belly slices
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 large, thinly sliced cucumber
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp gochujang, and 1 tbsp sesame oil to make the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb pork belly slices to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the cucumber salad by tossing 1 large thinly sliced cucumber with 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Set aside to marinate.
Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill pork belly slices for 3-4 minutes per side until they develop char marks and are cooked through but still tender.
Step 5: Serve grilled pork belly topped with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds alongside the spicy cucumber salad.