Korean Glazed Pork Belly Bites

Name: Korean Glazed Pork Belly Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 pound pork belly (skin-on, cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon erythritol; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon gochugaru; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 4 ounce radishes (thinly sliced); 0.25 cup water; 0.5 cup kimchi; 1 tablespoon green onions (chopped, for garnish); 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Crispy, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly pieces coated in a sweet and savory Korean-inspired glaze, served with kimchi and quick-pickled radishes for balance.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 1 hr
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Korean
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $21.46/serving

Dietary

Low-Carb
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound pork belly (skin-on, cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon erythritol
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon gochugaru
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounce radishes (thinly sliced)
0.25 cup water
0.5 cup kimchi
1 tablespoon green onions (chopped, for garnish)
0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange pork belly cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet, ideally on a rack set over the sheet to allow fat to drip. Roast for 30 minutes, then flip and roast for another 10-20 minutes, until crispy and browned.
While pork belly cooks, prepare the quick-pickled radishes: In a small bowl, combine sliced radishes with 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of erythritol. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
For the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, remaining rice vinegar, erythritol, fresh ginger, minced garlic, gochugaru, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Set aside.
Once pork belly is crispy, remove from oven. Toss the hot pork belly bites with the prepared glaze until evenly coated.
Serve Korean glazed pork belly bites immediately with kimchi and quick-pickled radishes. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

Adjust gochugaru to your preferred spice level. For extra crispiness, you can broil the pork belly for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 780
Protein: 36.5 g
Carbohydrates: 14.5 g
Fat: 65.5 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 950 mg
Saturated Fat: 23 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg