Korean Soy-Braised Pork Belly

Ingredients

Pork

• 700 g pork belly (or pork shoulder)

• 4 cups water

• 3 slices ginger

• 3 cloves garlic

• 2 tbsp rice wine

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Braising Sauce

• ½ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp black pepper

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Garnish

• 2 green onions, sliced

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Side Dishes (Optional)

• Kimchi

• Pickled radish

• Fresh lettuce or herbs

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Pork

1. Place pork belly in a pot with water, ginger, garlic, and rice wine.

2. Simmer for 15 minutes to remove impurities.

3. Remove and rinse the pork.

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2. Braise the Pork

1. In a pot, combine soy sauce, sugar, honey, gochujang, sesame oil, and pepper.

2. Add pork and enough water to cover halfway.

3. Simmer on low heat for 60–70 minutes until tender.

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3. Slice

1. Remove pork from the pot.

2. Slice into thin pieces.

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4. Finish

1. Spoon the braising sauce over the sliced pork.

2. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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5. Serve

Serve with steamed rice, kimchi, and pickled vegetables.

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✅ Result:

• Tender pork slices

• Deep savory soy flavor

• Slightly sweet, salty, and spicy sauce