Sautéed Korean-Style Spicy Pork Belly Stir Fry

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Thinly sliced pork belly quickly stir-fried with gochujang and garlic for a spicy, savory Korean meal that’s perfect over steamed rice. This korean-inspired pork ready in about 20 minutes pairs ounces pork belly, thinly sliced, tablespoon soy sauce, teaspoon sesame oil 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 ounces thinly sliced pork belly to the skillet and stir-fry for 5 minutes until the edges begin to brown and crisp slightly.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Cook, stirring constantly, for another 2-3 minutes until the pork is fully coated and the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 sliced scallions and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving immediately with steamed rice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Korean-Style Spicy Pork Belly Stir Fry take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Korean-Style Spicy Pork Belly Stir Fry?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep tablespoon soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Korean-Style Spicy Pork Belly Stir Fry?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Korean-Style Spicy Pork Belly Stir Fry for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Korean-Style Spicy Pork Belly Stir Fry?

Korean pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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