Crispy Korean-Style Pork Belly with Spicy Gochujang Glaze

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Pork belly slices roasted until crispy and lacquered with a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze, served with fresh scallions and sesame seeds for authentic Korean flavor. This korean-inspired pork ready in about 70 minutes pairs kosher salt, black pepper, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 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: 55 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry 2 lbs pork belly pieces (skin scored) and season evenly with 1 tbsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Arrange pork belly pieces on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes until skin is crispy and pork is cooked through.
  3. Step 3: While pork roasts, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl to make the glaze.
  4. Step 4: Remove pork belly from oven and brush each piece generously with the spicy gochujang glaze. Return to oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes until glaze is sticky and caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Transfer pork belly to a serving plate and garnish with 3 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Crispy Korean-Style Pork Belly with Spicy Gochujang Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 70 minutes (15 min prep + 55 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 Crispy Korean-Style Pork Belly with Spicy Gochujang Glaze?

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 kosher salt from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Crispy Korean-Style Pork Belly with Spicy Gochujang Glaze?

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 Crispy Korean-Style Pork Belly with Spicy Gochujang Glaze 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 Crispy Korean-Style Pork Belly with Spicy Gochujang Glaze?

Korean pork 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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