Korean Pork Strips
Savor the bold and vibrant flavors of Korean Pork Strips, a quick and easy recipe that brings authentic Korean cuisine to your table in just 30 minutes! Tender pork tenderloin is thinly sliced and marinated in a savory-sweet mix of soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste), honey, garlic, and ginger, ensuring every bite is packed with umami goodness and a gentle spicy kick. Pan-seared to perfection and optionally glazed with a thickened marinade, this dish is irresistibly succulent and perfect for pairing with steamed rice, crunchy lettuce wraps, or traditional Korean banchan. Finished with a garnish of fresh scallions and toasty sesame seeds, Korean Pork Strips is the ultimate weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing party dish that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 scallions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork tenderloin and slice it into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
Add the pork strips to the marinade, making sure every piece is well coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Remove the pork strips from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off, and add them to the hot skillet in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan).
Cook the pork strips for about 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Optional: Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet and bring to a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened, then toss the cooked pork back into the skillet to coat in the sauce.
Transfer the pork strips to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Serve hot with steamed rice, lettuce wraps, or your favorite Korean side dishes (banchan).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.8 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 4025 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 120.5 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2527 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
