Pan-Fried Pork Belly with Spicy Kimchi and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Succulent slices of pork belly pan-fried until crispy, served with spicy, fermented kimchi and toasted sesame seeds for a flavorful Korean-inspired dish. This Korean recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs kimchi, chopped, sesame oil, garlic cloves, minced 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork belly, skin removed, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 cup kimchi, chopped
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 stalk green onions, sliced
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb sliced pork belly in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until edges are golden and crispy.
2. Step 2: Remove pork from skillet and set aside on paper towels to drain excess fat.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 cup chopped kimchi. Sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes until fragrant and kimchi softens.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes to let flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Return pork belly to the pan and toss gently with kimchi mixture for 1 minute to coat.
6. Step 6: Plate pork and kimchi, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 sliced green onion before serving.