Crispy Korean-Inspired Pork Belly with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Pan-fried pork belly strips glazed with a savory and spicy gochujang sauce for a rich Korean-inspired appetizer or main dish. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork belly, soy sauce, 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

1 lb, skin removed, sliced into 1/2-inch strips pork belly
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
3, minced garlic cloves
2, thinly sliced green onions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 3 minced garlic cloves to form the glaze.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb sliced pork belly strips in a single layer, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy at the edges.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the prepared gochujang glaze over the pork belly in the skillet, stirring to coat the strips evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens and clings to the pork.
Step 4: Remove from heat, transfer the pork belly to a serving plate, and sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish. Serve warm with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.