Gochujang Braised Pork Belly with Scallion and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Tender pork belly slowly braised in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, garnished with fresh scallions and toasted sesame seeds for a rich Korean classic. This Korean recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs gochujang (Korean red chili paste), soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 70 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork belly, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1 cup water
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine 3 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 cup water; stir until smooth.
Step 2: Add 1 pound pork belly cubes to the pot, submerging them in the sauce. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and cover. Simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender and sauce thickens.
Step 3: Remove the lid and cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to reduce sauce further and slightly caramelize.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tablespoon sesame oil and sprinkle 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds over the pork before serving to add freshness and nutty aroma.