Pan-Seared Pork Belly with Korean Red Ginseng Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Tender pork belly slices pan-seared to crispy perfection and glazed with a sweet and earthy Korean red ginseng sauce. This Korean recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork belly, Korean red ginseng extract, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips pork belly
2 tbsp Korean red ginseng extract
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb sliced pork belly in a single layer and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and edges are crispy.
Step 2: While pork cooks, in a small bowl whisk together 2 tbsp Korean red ginseng extract, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
Step 3: Once pork belly is seared, reduce heat to medium-low and pour the ginseng glaze over the pork. Cook, turning occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork belly with a sticky shine.
Step 4: Remove pork belly from heat, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top. Serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.