Seared Korean-Style Spicy Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Tender slices of pork belly marinated in a spicy-sweet Korean sauce, seared to caramelized perfection and served wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, gochujang (Korean chili paste), 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: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, about 1/4-inch thick pork belly slices
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated ginger
2 sliced thin green onions
8 butter lettuce leaves
1 tbsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger until smooth.
Step 2: Add 1 lb pork belly slices to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1 hour.
Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove pork belly slices from marinade, letting excess drip off. Sear pork belly slices for 3-4 minutes per side until edges are caramelized and pork is cooked through.
Step 4: Transfer cooked pork belly to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Step 5: To serve, place a slice or two of pork belly on each of the 8 butter lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish. Wrap and enjoy immediately.