Half-Hour Crispy Pork Belly with Ginger

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Pork belly achieves perfect crispiness in exactly 30 minutes, balanced by fresh ginger and a touch of soy sauce. This Asian-inspired sheet-pan recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs Pork belly, Fresh ginger, Soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 17 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 8 oz pork belly strips dry with paper towels. Arrange in a single layer in a cold non-stick skillet.
  2. Step 2: Heat skillet over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, then increase to medium and cook pork belly for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway, until edges crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant and sauce glazes the pork.
  4. Step 4: Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp sesame seeds. Rest for 3 minutes before serving.

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