Hoisin-Glazed Pork Belly with Bok Choy
Tender pork belly caramelized in a sweet-savory hoisin glaze, served atop steamed bok choy for a balanced dinner. This asian-inspired one pot (gluten-free, high-protein) ready in about 35 minutes pairs pork belly, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pork belly
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 bunches bok choy
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Trim excess fat from 12 oz pork belly and cut into 1-inch thick pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork belly pieces for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Step 4: Pour hoisin glaze over pork, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until sauce thickens and coats pork.
- Step 5: Meanwhile, trim roots from 2 bunches bok choy and separate leaves. Steam for 4 minutes until bright green and tender.
- Step 6: Arrange bok choy on plates, top with pork belly, and drizzle with pan sauce. Sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Hoisin-Glazed Pork Belly with Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 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 Hoisin-Glazed Pork Belly with Bok Choy?
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 pork belly from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hoisin-Glazed Pork Belly with Bok Choy?
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 Hoisin-Glazed Pork Belly with Bok Choy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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.
Is Hoisin-Glazed Pork Belly with Bok Choy gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free, high-protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
