Korean Spicy Pork BBQ: Dwaeji Bulgogi Recipe (돼지불고기, 豚焼肉 レシピ)

Ingredients

• 450 g Pork Shoulder (thinly sliced, then cut into bite‑size pieces; wipe excess blood with paper towels)
• 1 small piece Ginger (crushed and diced)
• 1.5 Tbsp Sugar (granulated)
• 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
• 3 Tbsp Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil (toasted sesame oil for flavor)
• 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste; optional for a mild heat)
• 5 cloves Garlic (1 clove minced, 4 cloves sliced thinly)
• 1 handful Chives (cut into 4‑cm wide strips)
• 2 pieces Hot Peppers (thinly sliced; optional for spice)
• 0.5 medium Onion (thinly sliced; soaked in water 5 min to mellow spiciness)
• 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (for stir‑frying)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pork

   Wipe the pork shoulder with paper towels, slice it thinly, then cut into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prep Aromatics & Veggies

   Dice the ginger, mince 1 garlic clove, slice the remaining 4 garlic cloves thinly, cut chives into 4‑cm strips, slice hot peppers thinly (if using), and thinly slice half an onion.

   Time: PT5M

3. Make the Marinade

   In a mixing bowl combine 1.5 Tbsp sugar, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 3 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp gochujang, the minced garlic, and diced ginger. Stir until sugar dissolves.

   Time: PT2M

4. Marinate the Pork

   Add the pork pieces to the bowl, toss to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

5. Stir‑Fry the Bulgogi

   Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat, add 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, then add the marinated pork (including any excess sauce). Cook, stirring frequently, until the pork is cooked through and the sauce thickens and caramelizes, about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium-high

6. Plate and Garnish

   Arrange the soaked onion slices and chive strips on a serving plate, top with the cooked pork bulgogi, and sprinkle the sliced hot peppers on top (if using). Serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

410

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

1 g