Crisp Korean-Style Pork Belly Stir Fry

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Quick stir fry featuring thinly sliced pork belly crisped with garlic and scallions, finished with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce for bold Korean flavors. This korean-inspired stir fry ready in about 25 minutes pairs pork belly, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz thinly sliced pork belly and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until edges are crispy and golden.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 sliced scallions to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Pour the sauce over the pork and scallions in the skillet, toss to coat evenly, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the pork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately with steamed rice or greens.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Crisp Korean-Style Pork Belly Stir Fry take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Crisp Korean-Style Pork Belly Stir Fry?

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, thinly sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Crisp Korean-Style Pork Belly Stir Fry?

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 Crisp Korean-Style Pork Belly Stir Fry for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Crisp Korean-Style Pork Belly Stir Fry?

Korean stir fry 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.

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