Honey-Soy Glazed Korean Pork Belly Stir Fry
Tender pork belly strips tossed in a glossy honey-soy sauce with crisp vegetables for a quick Korean-inspired stir fry. This korean-inspired stir fry ready in about 25 minutes pairs pork belly, sliced thin, soy sauce, honey 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly, sliced thin
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 3, chopped green onions
- 1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger to make the glaze.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork belly and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pork is browned and crispy on the edges.
- Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned red bell pepper and 3 chopped green onions to the skillet. Stir fry with the pork for 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Pour the honey-soy glaze over the pork and vegetables. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything with a shiny glaze.
- Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir fry, season with 1/2 tsp black pepper, and toss to combine.
- Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Korean Pork Belly Stir Fry take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Honey-Soy Glazed Korean Pork Belly Stir Fry?
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, sliced thin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Korean Pork Belly Stir Fry?
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 Honey-Soy Glazed Korean Pork Belly Stir Fry 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 Honey-Soy Glazed Korean Pork Belly Stir Fry?
Korean stir fry 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.
