Pork Bulgogi
Savor the bold and irresistible flavors of **Pork Bulgogi**, a classic Korean dish that's rich, sweet, and just the right amount of spicy. Made with thinly sliced pork shoulder, this recipe takes your taste buds on a journey with its luscious marinade of **gochujang (Korean red chili paste)**, savory soy sauce, nutty sesame oil, and a hint of sweetness from sugar. Minced garlic and fresh ginger add depth, while the quick stir-frying technique ensures the pork is tender and caramelized to perfection. Served over fluffy steamed rice or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, it's a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering. Ready in just 30 minutes (with marinating time), this Pork Bulgogi combines simplicity and robust traditional flavors for an unforgettable meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice wine or mirin
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice wine, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Add the thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator for best results.
Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated pork, including all the marinade, to the pan.
Cook while stirring occasionally for about 7-10 minutes until the pork is cooked through and starts to caramelize.
Add the sliced onion to the pan and continue to stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onions are softened and translucent.
Add the chopped green onions and give everything a quick toss to combine.
Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds.
Serve hot over steamed rice or with lettuce leaves for wrapping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.5 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 2811 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 92.1 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1889 mg | 40% | |
*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.
