Crisp Pan-Fried Pork Belly with Soy-Ginger Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Succulent pork belly pan-fried until crisp, finished with a glossy soy and ginger glaze that balances salty and sweet flavors. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 8 oz, 1/4-inch thick pork belly slices
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 8 oz pork belly slices with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork belly slices and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
3. Step 3: While pork cooks, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Once pork is crispy, reduce heat to medium-low and pour the soy-ginger glaze over the pork belly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, spooning glaze over the pork until it thickens and coats the slices.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.