Soy-Glazed Pork Belly
Pork belly slices caramelized in a sweet-savory soy glaze, served with steamed rice for a satisfying dinner. This Asian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork belly, soy sauce, honey 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices pork belly
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, grated ginger
- 1/4 cup, sliced green onions
- 4 cups cooked rice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp grated ginger in a small bowl.
- Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs pork belly slices and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until browned and crispy, flipping once.
- Step 3: Pour the soy glaze mixture over the pork belly, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats the pork.
- Step 4: Garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions and serve immediately over 4 cups cooked rice.
