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Korean BBQ Pork
This Korean BBQ Pork recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a delicious and authentic Korean BBQ at home! The sweet and savory flavors here are superbly balanced.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marination
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 495 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
MAIN
- 1.2 kg pork collar (Boston butt), (2.6 pounds)
BBQ PORK MARINADE
- 1 onion (160g / 5.7 ounces)
- 1 red apple (140g / 5 ounces) or Asian pear
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce , regular (I used kikkoman brand)
- 3 Tbsp dark brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp rice wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp minced ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blend the onion, red apple, and water in a food processor or blender until smooth. Pour the blended ingredients into a medium-sized bowl. Add the remaining marinade sauce to this and mix well.
- Lightly slice the pork in a diamond-like pattern for the marinade sauce to be absorbed and also to tenderize the meat. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Place the meat in the glass container and pour the marinade mixture over it. Mix them well together – top to bottom and also between the meat. Cover the container with its lid and marinate it for at least 4 hours in your fridge, but preferably longer (e.g. overnight) to deepen the flavor.
- Take the meat out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking, so it has time to come to room temperature for even cooking.
- Preheat a skillet or grill on medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add some cooking oil. Place the meat and cook until both sides are fully cooked. (Do not add leftover marinade from the container.) You may reduce the heat as needed. Cut the meat into bite-size pieces with a pair of scissors as the meat cooks.
- Serve the barbecued pork with various Korean BBQ side dishes. (Refer to the above list for more ideas.)
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Notes
- 1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 cup = 250 ml
- If you want to learn more about Korean ingredients, check my essential Korean ingredients list.
Nutrition Information
Calories
495kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
180mg
(60%)
Sodium
1709mg
(71%)
Potassium
1189mg
(34%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
26IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1709mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 1189mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.