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Overhead view of a sticky spicy pork belly donburi topped with finely chopped green onions and a raw egg yolk centered on top, highlighting the vibrant colors and glossy meat glaze.
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Sticky Spicy Pork Belly

This Sticky Spicy Pork Belly is bold, saucy, and packed with deep umami flavor. Sweet, spicy, and perfectly sticky, it’s made with thin slices of pork belly caramelized in a gochujang glaze and served over rice for a satisfying and indulgent meal.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Japanese
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, Easy Pork Belly Recipe, Easy Pork Recipe, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Gochujang Pork Belly, Korean Style Pork Dish, Pork Belly Recipe, Pork Belly Rice Bowl, Pork Recipe, Quick Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Quick Lunch, Sticky Spicy Pork Belly, Sweet and Spicy Pork Belly
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 oz thinly sliced pork belly
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sake or sherry, see note 1
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp gochujang

Optional Garnish

  • Scallions
  • Egg yolk

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sake, sesame oil, garlic, brown sugar, and gochujang until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and brown pork belly slices for 30 seconds per side. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, pour in your sauce and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Add the pork belly back in and cook for 1 minute per side, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat.
  • Serve over a bowl of rice. Garnish with scallions and egg yolk if desired. Optional: hit it with a blowtorch for caramelized edges.

Notes

(1) Alcohol creates a depth of flavor in the sauce but is completely optional if you do not have.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 970kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 80g