Korean-Style Braised Pork Belly with Soy-Garlic Glaze

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

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Tender pork belly slow-braised in a savory soy and garlic sauce, creating a rich, sticky glaze perfect for steamed rice or lettuce wraps. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs pork belly, soy sauce, brown sugar 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 100 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes pork belly
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
6 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 cup water
3 sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add 2 lbs pork belly cut into 1-inch cubes and sear for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden brown.
Step 2: Stir in 6 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.
Step 4: Braise the pork belly gently for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened to a sticky glaze that coats the pork.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.