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 Instant Pot Pork Belly: Cooking Tips & Sauce Ideas

Using an Instant Pot makes cooking pork belly quick and easy. You can cook it until tender or crisp it up for a perfect contrast in texture. Pairing it with different sauces enhances the flavor even more! 🍖🔥



1. Instant Pot Pork Belly Cooking Methods

📌 Basic Recipe (Tender Boiled Style)

Ingredients:

  • 500g~1kg pork belly

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 tbsp doenjang (Korean soybean paste)

  • 5 cloves garlic

  • 1 slice ginger

  • 1 green onion

  • 1 tsp whole black pepper

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot.

  2. Set to ‘Pressure Cook’ (High) mode for 30 minutes. (For extra tenderness, cook for 40–45 minutes.)

  3. Allow natural pressure release, then remove the pork belly and slice.

📌 Crispy Pork Belly (Boil & Sear)

  1. Let the boiled pork belly cool slightly.

  2. Sear it in an air fryer or pan to create a crispy outer layer.

  3. Enjoy the contrast of crispy skin and juicy meat!

2. Best Sauces for Pork Belly

🥢 1. Soy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 tsp vinegar

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • Sesame seeds (optional)

How to Make:
Mix all ingredients well and serve with pork belly. The balance of savory and umami flavors is delicious!

🌶️ 2. Spicy Gochujang Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)

  • 1 tbsp oligosaccharide syrup (or honey)

  • 1 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 tsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

How to Make:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. The sweet and spicy flavors perfectly complement pork belly.

🍋 3. Zesty Lemon Mustard Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise

  • Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make:
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth! This tangy and sweet sauce cuts through the richness of the pork belly.

3. Final Thoughts

Using an Instant Pot makes cooking pork belly quick and effortless. Try pairing it with different sauces to create new flavors! Which style of pork belly do you prefer? 😊🍽️

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