Pan-Fried Pork Belly with Ginger-Soy Glaze and Scallion Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Crisp pan-fried pork belly slices glazed with a savory ginger-soy sauce, paired with a refreshing scallion and cucumber salad. This Asian Fusion-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, vegetable oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian Fusion cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, about 1/2-inch thick pork belly slices
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3, thinly sliced scallions
1/2 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz pork belly slices and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp on edges. Remove pork and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Stir and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Step 3: Return pork belly slices to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the ginger-soy glaze for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Step 4: In a small bowl, combine 3 thinly sliced scallions, 1/2 thinly sliced cucumber, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss lightly and serve alongside glazed pork belly.