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Gochujang Pork Belly with Perilla & Pickled Radish

Caramelized pork belly glazed with gochujang, garlic, and a touch of heat, served with fresh perilla leaves, pickled radish, and lettuce for wrapping. Korean barbecue restaurant vibes in 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
38g
Gochujang Pork Belly with Perilla & Pickled Radish
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix gochujang, minced garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high until it's hot, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add pork belly slices to the dry skillet and sear without moving until the bottom turns golden and crispy, 3–4 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Flip the pork and cook the other side until golden, about 2 minutes. The surface should look caramelized.

  5. Step 5

    Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the gochujang glaze over the pork, stirring to coat evenly.

  6. Step 6

    Cook for 1 minute until the glaze is sticky and coats the meat. Serve immediately with lettuce, perilla, and pickled radish.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch cast iron or nonstick)
  • small mixing bowl
  • spoon or spatula

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