Pan-Fried Korean Pork Belly with Spicy Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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Succulent pork belly slices pan-fried and coated with a bold, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce that caramelizes beautifully. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, sesame oil, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 3, 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: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, 1/4-inch thick pork belly slices
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: Mix 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 tsp rice vinegar in a small bowl to form the glaze.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz pork belly slices in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and edges are crispy.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low and brush pork belly slices generously with the gochujang glaze. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, flipping once, until the glaze thickens and coats the pork belly with a sticky, spicy finish.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp thinly sliced scallions before serving.