Ginger-Soy Braised Pork Belly with Pickled Daikon

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

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Rich pork belly slowly braised in a fragrant ginger and soy broth, served alongside crisp, tangy pickled daikon radish for balance. This Korean recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs soy sauce, mirin, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 65 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork belly, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
1 cup water
2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
4, smashed garlic cloves
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup daikon radish, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a small bowl. Add 1 cup peeled thinly sliced daikon radish, stir well and let pickle at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add 1.5 lbs pork belly cubes and sear for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned.
Step 3: Add 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, 1 cup water, 2-inch sliced fresh ginger, 4 smashed garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp brown sugar to the pot. Stir to combine.
Step 4: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender and sauce has thickened.
Step 5: Serve the braised pork belly hot, topped with the drained pickled daikon for a crisp, tangy contrast.