Savory Korean Pork Belly Skillet
A quick and flavorful pork belly dish infused with spicy Korean elements, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon Finely Chopped Fresh Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Red Pepper Paste)
- 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean Red Pepper Flakes)
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 pound Pork Belly (skinless, sliced)
- 1 small Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the pork belly and onion and chopping the ginger.
- Mix the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Sizzle the pork belly in a hot skillet until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine the prepared sauce with the pork and onions, stirring well and simmering for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For crispier pork, broil briefly before serving. Adjust spiciness by varying gochujang and gochugaru amounts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg