Korean-Style Braised Pork Belly with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Tender pork belly slowly braised in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, perfect served over steamed rice or wrapped in lettuce. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs pork belly, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes pork belly
2 tbsp vegetable oil
6 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp grated ginger
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 cup water
3 sliced for garnish green onions
1 tbsp toasted for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed pork belly and brown on all sides for 8-10 minutes until golden and some fat renders.
Step 2: Add 6 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the pot, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp gochujang, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp rice vinegar, coating the pork evenly.
Step 4: Pour in 1 cup water, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally until pork is tender and sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Remove lid, increase heat to medium, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes to reduce sauce further until it glazes the pork.
Step 6: Garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving warm with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.