Description
Spicy Korean Pork Belly Stir Fry sizzles with bold flavors that dance across your taste buds, bringing authentic Korean street food straight to your kitchen. Tender pork belly, glazed in a fiery sauce, delivers a mouthwatering punch that’ll make your dinner feel like a mini culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb pork belly, sliced thin
Supporting Flavor Builders:
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk 3 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon gochugaru, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon honey, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon ginger in a large bowl until your marinade becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Add 1 pound thinly sliced pork belly to the marinade, ensuring every piece gets thoroughly coated. Let your meat absorb those spicy flavors for 20-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat (375°F). Transfer marinated pork belly into the hot pan, spreading pieces evenly across the surface.
- Cook pork for 5-6 minutes, stirring every 90 seconds to prevent burning. Watch your meat caramelize and develop deep golden-brown edges.
- Introduce 1 small sliced onion and 4 chopped green onions to the skillet. Stir continuously for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften and integrate with the sauce.
- Remove skillet from heat after vegetables reach desired tenderness. Garnish with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or crisp lettuce wraps while your pork remains piping hot and sauce remains glossy.
Notes
- Let the pork belly marinate as long as possible to deepen the flavors and tenderize the meat.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or carbon steel wok for the best caramelization and crispy edges on the pork.
- For a lower-fat version, swap pork belly with leaner pork tenderloin or chicken thighs, which will still absorb the rich Korean marinade.
- Keep your heat high and stir constantly to prevent burning and ensure each piece gets that perfect golden-brown crust.
- Prep Time: 25-40 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-11 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 745 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 65 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 38 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg