Grilled Korean-Style Pork Belly with Spicy Gochujang Glaze

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Tender pork belly slices grilled to perfection and brushed with a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze, served with crisp cucumber slices and steamed rice for a balanced meal. This korean-inspired pork ready in about 35 minutes pairs about 1/4-inch thick pork belly slices, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth to make the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Place 1 lb pork belly slices in a shallow dish and brush both sides generously with half of the gochujang glaze. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill pork belly slices for 3-4 minutes per side until edges are crisp and pork is cooked through.
  4. Step 4: During the last minute of grilling, brush the pork with remaining glaze to intensify flavor and caramelize slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove pork belly from grill and let rest for 2 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Serve pork belly slices over 2 cups of steamed jasmine rice, garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 2 thinly sliced green onions, and 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber on the side for freshness.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 35 minutes (25 min prep + 10 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 Grilled 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 soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled 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 Grilled 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 Grilled 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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