Pan-Fried Gochujang Pork Belly with Scallion and Sesame

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

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Spicy and savory Korean-inspired pork belly slices pan-fried with a sticky gochujang glaze and topped with scallions and toasted sesame seeds. This Korean pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pork belly, gochujang (Korean chili paste), and soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced pork belly
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp rice vinegar
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork belly in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges start to crisp.
Step 3: Flip the pork slices, then spoon the gochujang sauce evenly over them. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until pork is cooked through and sauce thickens and caramelizes.
Step 4: Remove pork from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle 3 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.