Soy Garlic Pork

Name: Soy Garlic Pork
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2 to 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean Menu
Ingredients: Pork Belly — 500 g; Soy Sauce — 120 ml; Honey — 240 ml; Ginger — 1 tbsp; Garlic — 1 tbsp; Cornflour — 1 tsp; Water — 1 tbsp; Sesame Seeds — To taste; Spring Onions — 1 stalk

This effortless Korean sweet soy garlic pork belly features succulent slices marinated in a rich, glossy glaze of soy sauce, honey, ginger, and aromatic garlic. Perfectly pan-seared until tender, the caramelised sauce creates a deeply savoury and sweet profile that pairs beautifully with fluffy jasmine rice. It is a wonderfully simple, five-ingredient dish that delivers restaurant-quality satisfaction with minimal preparation, making it a perfect quick weeknight dinner.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 40 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 to 3

Notes:

Double the amount of honey to soy sauce to achieve the signature sweet, sticky, and caramelised glaze that gives this pork belly its addictive flavour.

The pork belly should be sliced into 1 cm to 2.5 cm thick strips to ensure it stays tender and juicy during pan-searing without drying out.

Let the pork marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic flavours to penetrate the meat thoroughly before cooking.

Avoid overcrowding the pan during cooking, as this prevents the pork from caramelising properly; cook in batches to ensure every slice browns evenly.

For a thicker, more luxurious sauce consistency, whisk a small amount of cornflour with water and stir it into the pan during the final few minutes of cooking.

Prepare Meat and Aromatics
Slice the pork belly into 1 cm to 2.5 cm pieces and finely mince the fresh ginger and garlic.

Create Marinade
In a large container, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, and garlic until well combined.

Marinate
Add the pork belly slices to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated, cover, and leave to sit for 30 minutes.

Sear Pork
Cook the marinated pork belly in a pan over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes on each side until tender and beautifully caramelised.

Thicken and Serve
Stir in a cornflour and water slurry to thicken the remaining sauce in the pan, then serve the pork over a bowl of jasmine rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh spring onions.