Spicy Korean Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
Weeknight-friendly Spicy Korean Pork or Jeyuk Bokkeum. A fast and easy stir fry that's on the table in less than 20 minutes! Tantalizing, addictively spicy flavors. Serve with rice and lettuce wraps for an extra delicious and simple meal.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb thinly sliced pork butt or shoulder
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, grated
- 1/2 Korean pear, grated
- 1/2 cup Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 inch ginger, minced
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Make marinade. In a large bowl, add gochujang, grated onion, grated pear, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, mirin, sugar, and sesame oil.
- 2
Mix together. Add pork and sliced onion to bowl. Mix well until everything is well combined.
- 3
Stir Fry. Heat up a wok or skillet on high heat. When it's slightly smoking, add 1-2 Tbsp of neutral oil. Swirl so the oil covers the bottom of the wok. Add marinated pork and onion. Cook until pork is cooked through and some parts are crispy-looking, about 6-8 minutes. Use a spatula to mix the pork around.
- 4
Garnish and enjoy. Transfer pork to a serving plate. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve with lettuce wraps and rice for a complete meal. Ssamjang and kimchi are also nice additions.