Korean Spicy Pork Bulgogi
Bulgogi parties are the new taco night! Fire up the grill & load up on meat because the smell of grilled Korean Spicy Pork Bulgogi is the ultimate 'come over' text (and it’s about to be a goooood time)!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce*
- ⅛ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ⅛ cup mirin
- ⅛ cup gochujang optional if you like spicy
- 3 garlic cloves peeled
- ½ ripe kiwi* skin removed
- ¼ small onion peeled
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ⅛ black pepper
- 1 pound pork shoulder or butt thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a blender, toss together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, gochujang (if using), garlic, kiwi, onion, sesame oil, & pepper.
- Transfer ingredients to an airtight container or Ziplock bag, then add in thinly sliced meat. Massage the marinade into the pork and allow it to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight in the fridge.
- Heat a large pan or wok on medium-high heat. Add a little oil, then add bulgogi meat. Spread meat into a single layer along the pan and allow it to cook for 3-5 minutes, or until meat is cooked through & starting to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat & set aside
- Heat a large pan or wok on medium-high heat. Add a little oil, then add bulgogi meat. Spread meat into a single layer along the pan and allow it to cook for 5-10 minutes, or until meat is cooked through & starting to caramelize, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat & serve it with rice and/or veggies & enjoy!
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Notes
- Soy Sauce: Regular soy sauce (not light/low-sodium soy sauce) is needed for the saltiness in the marinade.
- Mirin: This is a Korean cooking wine that amplifies the flavors of the marinade - I highly recommend grabbing it! You can find it at any local Asian or Korean grocery store, or online.
- Gochujang: This fermented Korean chili paste adds a sweetness & chili flavor. It also comes in various spice levels so you can choose according to your tastebuds!
- Kiwi: Instead of Asian pears, kiwis (golden or green) is a great & convenient alternative. Keep in mind though that kiwis are VERY acidic though so 1/2 kiwi is good for up to 3 pounds.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25pound | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg