Pan-Seared Pork Belly with Honey Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Thick slices of pork belly pan-seared until the edges crisp up, then finished with a sticky honey soy glaze for a rich, savory-sweet flavor. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound pork belly, skin removed, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to create the honey soy glaze.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add 1 pound of 1/2-inch thick pork belly slices in a single layer without crowding.
Step 3: Sear pork belly slices for 4-5 minutes on each side until the edges are golden and crispy and the fat renders nicely.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the honey soy glaze over the pork belly slices, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, spooning the glaze to thicken and coat the pork evenly.
Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, and serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.