Spicy & Sweet Stir-Fried Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
Dinner Recommendation: Delicious Stir-Fried Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
We’ve made Jeyuk Bokkeum using pork shoulder, perfect for a hearty dinner side dish. This recipe brings out a delightful spicy and sweet flavor.
Main Ingredients- Pork shoulder 840g
- Onion 1/2
- Scallions/Green onions 3 stalks
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Seasoning Ingredients- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 4 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 7 Tbsp
- Sugar 2 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup) 2 Tbsp
- Plum extract 3 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin, etc.) 2 Tbsp
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 4 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 7 Tbsp
- Sugar 2 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup) 2 Tbsp
- Plum extract 3 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin, etc.) 2 Tbsp
- Black pepper, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the sauce, which is the key to a delicious Jeyuk Bokkeum. In a bowl, combine 3 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 4 Tbsp gochugaru, 7 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 3 Tbsp plum extract, 2 Tbsp cooking wine, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix them thoroughly until well combined. Precise measurements are important for the perfect sauce balance.
Step 2
Rinse the pork shoulder briefly under running water and pat it dry with paper towels. Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces. Place the cut pork into the prepared sauce and mix well by hand, ensuring the marinade coats every piece of meat. Letting it marinate for at least 30 minutes will enhance the flavor.
Step 3
While the pork is marinating, let’s prepare the vegetables. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Wash the scallions and cut them diagonally into 2-3 inch lengths. Having the vegetables prepped makes the cooking process much smoother.
Step 4
Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry. A helpful tip is to only cook half of the marinated pork at a time, and either refrigerate the rest for later use or add it in batches. This prevents the pork from becoming tough and keeps it tender.
Step 5
When the pork is about 70-80% cooked, add the sliced onion and chopped scallions to the pan. Continue to stir-fry together over medium heat until the onions become translucent and the scallions are fragrant. This step helps to meld the sweetness of the vegetables with the savory pork.
Step 6
Finally, once all ingredients are well-cooked and the sauce has evenly coated everything, turn off the heat. Sprinkle a generous amount of sesame seeds over the Jeyuk Bokkeum for a final touch. Your spicy and sweet stir-fried pork is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve it hot with a bowl of rice.
