Flavorful Baek Jong-won Style Pork Neck Steak
Make Restaurant-Quality Baek Jong-won Pork Neck Steak at Home: A Recipe for Leftover Pork Neck!
Transform leftover pork neck from your samgyeopsal feast into a magnificent pork neck steak, inspired by Baek Jong-won’s recipe! It’s simple yet packed with incredible flavor and tenderness. This recipe will become a favorite for the whole family.
Pork Neck Steak Main Ingredients
- 4 slices of pork neck (about 1.5-2cm thick)
- 10 whole garlic cloves (or sliced garlic)
- 2-3 Tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1-2 Tbsp butter
- 2 eggs (for serving)
Pork Neck Seasoning
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper (freshly ground pepper is recommended)
Special Steak Sauce
- 4 Tbsp ketchup (approx. 60g)
- 2 Tbsp sugar (approx. 25g)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (approx. 30ml)
- 2 Tbsp vinegar (approx. 30ml, apple cider vinegar recommended)
- 100ml water
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper (freshly ground pepper is recommended)
Special Steak Sauce
- 4 Tbsp ketchup (approx. 60g)
- 2 Tbsp sugar (approx. 25g)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (approx. 30ml)
- 2 Tbsp vinegar (approx. 30ml, apple cider vinegar recommended)
- 100ml water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 4 slices of pork neck. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Lightly pound the meat with the back of a knife or a meat tenderizer to help the seasoning penetrate and to tenderize the meat. (This recipe makes 4 servings.)
Step 2
Make several shallow cuts across the surface of the seasoned pork neck. Scoring the meat helps prevent it from shrinking as it cooks and allows the sauce to penetrate better, resulting in a more flavorful steak.
Step 3
Lightly coat both sides of the pork neck with all-purpose flour. This flour coating will help the surface brown beautifully and seal in the juices, keeping the steak moist and tender. Shake off any excess flour.
Step 4
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over low heat. Add the seasoned pork neck and whole garlic cloves (or sliced garlic) to the pan. Cook slowly over low heat to ensure the meat cooks through without burning. Roasting the garlic alongside the steak adds a sweet flavor. (Tip: Feel free to add more garlic if you love it!)
Step 5
When you see a little bit of juice rising on one side of the pork neck, it’s time to flip it. Be careful not to overcook, as this can lead to lost juices. Flip the meat when the surface starts to turn golden brown.
Step 6
Remove the nicely browned garlic cloves from the pan and set them aside. Carefully blot out any excess oil from the pan with a paper towel. Turn the heat up to medium and add a knob of butter. Let it melt.
Step 7
Once the butter has melted, return the pork neck to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high and sear both sides until nicely browned and caramelized. Cooking quickly over high heat helps to lock in the juices. Once the steak reaches your desired doneness, remove it from the pan and set it aside temporarily.
Step 8
In the same pan where the steak was cooked, add all the sauce ingredients (4 Tbsp ketchup, 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp vinegar). Stir over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until the sharp, vinegary aroma dissipates. Pour in 100ml of water and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, then return the pork neck and garlic to the pan. Simmer over medium-low heat for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the meat beautifully. Your delicious pork neck steak is ready!
Step 9
Your delicious Baek Jong-won style pork neck steak is complete!
Step 10
Plate the finished pork neck steak attractively. Adding a fried egg on top makes it feel like a restaurant brunch. If you don’t have salad, you can enjoy the steak and egg on lettuce or perilla leaves leftover from your previous meal – it’s a delightful variation!
Step 11
Coating the meat with flour before searing helped retain its juices, resulting in a tender and moist steak with a delightful texture. The special sauce complemented the meat perfectly, creating a wonderful flavor experience. It’s truly satisfying to make such a fantastic steak at home!
