Pan-Fried Pork Belly with Vinegar-Garlic Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Savor the rich, crispy pork belly slices paired with a tangy and garlicky Filipino-style dipping sauce that balances the dish beautifully. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs pork belly, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork belly
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp soy sauce

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 1 lb pork belly into 1/4-inch thick strips. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on all sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly slices and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and edges are crispy.
3. Step 3: While the pork cooks, combine 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp water, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 tbsp soy sauce in a small bowl. Stir to dissolve and let the flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Once pork belly is crispy and cooked through, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
5. Step 5: Serve the pork belly hot with the vinegar-garlic dipping sauce on the side for dipping.