Pan-Seared Korean-Style Pork Belly with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Thick slices of pork belly pan-seared until crisp and glazed with a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, a Korean barbecue favorite. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, 1/2-inch thick, 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: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork belly slices, 1/2-inch thick
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add 1 lb pork belly slices in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until the edges are golden brown and the fat is rendered.
Step 3: Reduce heat to low and brush both sides of the pork belly with the prepared gochujang glaze. Cook for an additional 2 minutes per side, allowing the glaze to thicken and caramelize.
Step 4: Transfer the pork belly to a serving plate and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.