Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Belly with Ginger
A true Asian culinary staple where slow-simmered pork belly meets the perfect balance of sweet honey and savory soy, embodying authentic Asian home cooking. This Asian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 160 minutes, pairs pork belly, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
- 700 g pork belly
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 20 g fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp rice wine
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 700 g pork belly in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat; simmer for 15 minutes to remove excess fat, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: Finely mince 20 g fresh ginger and 2 garlic cloves, then combine with 4 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp rice wine in a bowl to create a rich glaze.
- Step 3: Score the pork belly skin in a crosshatch pattern (1/4-inch deep), then rub the glaze evenly over the entire surface, ensuring it penetrates the cuts.
- Step 4: Place the pork belly skin-side up in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 2 hours until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone.
- Step 5: Remove foil, brush with an additional 1 tsp sesame oil, and broil on high for 3-4 minutes until the glaze caramelizes into a glossy, deep amber finish and the skin becomes crisp.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Belly with Ginger take to make?
Total time is about 160 minutes (20 min prep + 140 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 Pork Belly with Ginger?
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 Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Belly with Ginger?
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 Pork Belly with Ginger 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 Pork Belly with Ginger?
Asian one pot 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 140-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better one pot dishes though.
