Korean-Style Braised Pork Belly with Gochujang and Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

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Tender pork belly slowly braised in a savory-sweet glaze of gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, capturing the essence of Korean regional flavors. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs pork belly, 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 450 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Cook: 70 min Serves 6 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes pork belly
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
1 cup water
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 stalks, sliced for garnish scallions
1 tbsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, combine 2 lbs cubed pork belly with 3 tbsp gochujang, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 cup water.
Step 2: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the sauce thickens.
Step 3: Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high, cooking for an additional 10 minutes to reduce the sauce until it coats the pork in a sticky glaze.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil for richness and remove from heat.
Step 5: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice or leafy greens.