Spicy and Sweet Pork Bulgogi Stir-fry Recipe
A Delicious Dinner Recommendation: Pork Shoulder Stir-fry
This recipe for Pork Bulgogi Stir-fry, made with tender pork shoulder and a medley of fresh vegetables, is a perfect and flavorful dinner option. It’s simple to make and incredibly delicious, making it a guaranteed hit at your dinner table. Get ready to enjoy the delightful chewy texture of the pork and the irresistible spicy-sweet glaze!
Main Ingredients
- Pork shoulder 500g
- Cooking oil 3 Tbsp
- Onion 1/2
- Cabbage 2 handfuls (approx. 1/4 head)
- Green onion 1/2 stalk
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Seasoning Ingredients
- Soy sauce 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Soju 3 Tbsp (to remove gamey odor)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 3 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 3 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Soju 3 Tbsp (to remove gamey odor)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 3 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 3 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables. Peel the onion and slice it into thin strips about 0.5cm wide. Wash the cabbage, trim it, and cut it into bite-sized pieces, roughly 3cm in size. Slice the green onion diagonally.
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add the pork shoulder slices and begin to stir-fry.
Step 3
Once the pork starts to change color on the surface, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of soju, and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Continue to stir-fry, allowing the sauce to coat the meat evenly. Adjust the heat to medium.
Step 4
When the pork is cooked through and slightly browned, add the sliced onion and cabbage to the pan. Stir well to combine with the pork. The vegetables will release moisture as they cook, so keep stirring to ensure even cooking.
Step 5
Add 2 tablespoons of gochujang and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Mix everything together and stir-fry until the sauce coats all the ingredients. Cook until most of the liquid released from the vegetables has evaporated, creating a thicker glaze.
Step 6
Now, add 3 tablespoons of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes). Stirring these in will enhance the spicy flavor and vibrant color of the dish, while also helping to absorb any remaining moisture for a better consistency.
Step 7
Once the seasoning is well-absorbed by the pork and vegetables and the sauce has reached your desired consistency, turn off the heat. Add the diagonally sliced green onions and let them cook gently in the residual heat of the pan. This will infuse a fresh onion aroma into the dish.
Step 8
Finally, sprinkle a generous amount of sesame seeds over the stir-fry to finish. The nutty flavor of the sesame seeds adds a wonderful touch to the overall taste.
Step 9
Your delicious Pork Bulgogi Stir-fry is ready to be enjoyed! The addition of cabbage provides a pleasant crunchy texture, making it even more delightful. It’s perfect served over a bowl of warm rice, wrapped in lettuce leaves (ssam), or simply as a flavorful side dish. Enjoy your meal!
