Spicy Pork Bulgogi
Make Korean Pork Bulgogi At Home!
Korean Pork Bulgogi is made of thin marinated slices of pork stir-fried with vegetables. This dish is sweet, savory and spicy with delicious tender pork that is jam-packed with flavor.
*See recipe notes below for links to purchase some of the ingredients on Amazon.
- 1 1/2 lb pork (any cut works with this recipe (e.g. shoulder, pork butt, loin, belly) sliced thin)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil (for stir-frying pork)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (to add when stir-frying, reserve a bit for garnish)
- 1 large yellow onion (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 jalapeño (sliced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 10 to 12 clove garlic (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (to tenderize the pork)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Chinese Shaoh Sing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 2 tbsp Mirin (sweet sake)
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Slice pork into thin slices against the grain.
Prepare the pork marinade by combining the salt, baking soda, cornstarch, Chinese cooking wine (or dry sherry), and dark soy sauce into a bowl and mix well. Pour mixture onto the sliced pork and mix until all pieces of pork are coated with the marinade. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 mins.
In the meantime, prepare the vegetables and set aside for stir-frying. Chop the onion roughly into one-inch pieces. Mince 10 to 12 cloves of garlic. Cut red bell pepper into one-inch pieces. Chop the jalapeño into small pieces.
Prepare the sauce by mixing the Korean red pepper flakes (Gochugaro), mirin, fish sauce, soy sauce, white sugar, honey, black pepper and sesame oil.
Heat up a large skillet to medium high with sesame oil. When hot, add the marinated pork into the pan and spread it out into one layer. Wait a couple minutes to allow the pork to caramelize on one side before flipping the meat over.
Add the minced garlic, onions, bell peppers and jalapeños, and give it a good stir. After a minute, add in the sauce and give it a stir. Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the toasted sesame seeds (with some reserved for garnish) and give it a toss. Once the sauce has reduced, turn off the heat. It is ready to plate.
Transfer the pork bulgogi onto a serving bowl and garnish with chopped green onions, a drizzle of sesame oil and topped with more toasted sesame seeds. Serve with white or brown rice. Enjoy!
Need help finding some of the ingredients?
Shaoh Sing Cooking Wine: https://a.co/d/5oTHfKD
Dark Soy Sauce: https://a.co/d/hzOuWh2
Mirin: https://a.co/d/dD8qXxj
Fish Sauce: https://a.co/d/8iCbPsh
Sesame Oil: https://a.co/d/dOFOkN9