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Korean Pork Belly

Healthy Korean Pork Belly Skillet for Flavorful Weeknight Dinners

Discover the deliciousness of Korean Pork Belly, a flavorful and healthy dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 piece Finely Chopped Fresh Ginger Adds warmth and fragrant spice
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Red Pepper Paste) Provides heat and sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Gochugaru (Korean Red Pepper Flakes) Infuses a smoky spice
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Balances saltiness and umami
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Adds a rich, nutty aroma
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Provides sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Enhances overall flavor
Meat and Veggies
  • 1 pound Pork Belly (skinless, sliced) The star of the dish
  • 1 small Onion Adds sweetness and texture
  • 2 pieces Green Onions Provide fresh bursts of flavor
Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds Enhance texture and visual appeal

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, mix finely chopped fresh ginger, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, and ground black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  2. Add sliced pork belly, small onion, and green onions into the marinade. Gently stir to ensure everything is coated. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the marinated pork mixture and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Transfer the cooked Korean Pork Belly to a serving dish. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For serving, you can pair this dish with rice or use it as filling for lettuce wraps. Optional: Serve with kimchi or pickled veggies for an extra flavor kick.

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