Soy-Glazed Pork Belly with Pickled Greens

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Tender pork belly braised in a rich soy-sugar glaze and served atop tangy pickled mustard greens for a balanced, umami-forward meal. This asian ready in about 60 minutes pairs pork belly, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim excess fat from pork belly and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in a bowl and add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp sesame oil. Add pork cubes and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Pour in 1 tbsp rice wine and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until pork is tender. Uncover and cook for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Serve immediately over 1 cup pickled mustard greens.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Soy-Glazed Pork Belly with Pickled Greens take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 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 Pickled Greens?

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 Pickled Greens?

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 Pickled Greens 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 Pickled Greens?

Asian asian 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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