Soy-Glazed Pork Belly with Ginger and Scallions

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Tender pork belly glazed in a sweet-savory soy-ginger sauce, served with stir-fried scallions for a balanced weeknight meal. This chinese-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes pairs pork belly, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

★ 4.2 (14 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp minced ginger until sugar dissolves.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork belly cubes and cook for 8 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on all sides.
  3. Step 3: Pour the soy-glaze mixture over the pork, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats the pork.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp of the white scallion slices and 1 tsp sesame oil, then cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Remove from heat and top with remaining scallion greens.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Soy-Glazed Pork Belly with Ginger and Scallions take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Soy-Glazed Pork Belly with Ginger and Scallions?

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 pork belly from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Soy-Glazed Pork Belly with Ginger and Scallions?

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 Soy-Glazed Pork Belly with Ginger and Scallions for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Soy-Glazed Pork Belly with Ginger and Scallions?

Chinese 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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