Spicy Pork Stir Fry (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Spicy Pork Stir Fry (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
Description
Spicy Pork Stir Fry (Jeyuk Bokkeum) brings together thin slices of pork shoulder marinated in a blend of Korean spices such as gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, garlic, mirin, brown sugar, and plum extract. The marinade infuses the pork with a balanced mix of umami, sweetness, and heat. Cooking involves stir-frying the marinated pork along with onions and scallions in a hot skillet, allowing the meat to sear on each side quickly before stirring. The onions can be caramelized further in the pan if preferred, adding sweetness that contrasts the spicy sauce.
The dish has a rich, textured profile from the tender meat and softened vegetables, accompanied by layers of bold flavors from the marinade ingredients. It is commonly served hot alongside steamed rice to complement the spiciness. The preparation includes marinating times ranging from 10 minutes up to overnight to enhance the flavor absorption.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs pork shoulder thinly sliced, or pork butt
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3-4 bunches scallions cut into 3
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
For the Marinade
- 6 tbsps gochujang
- ½ tbsp gochugaru
- 5 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 5 tbsp brown sugar
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp plum extract or additional sugar
Instructions
- Add all the marinade ingredients into a bowl with the pork along with the onions and green onions.
- Mix everything together until fully combined. Set aside in the fridge for 10 to 30 minutes or overnight to marinate.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and add up to half of the marinated mixture in a single layer.
- Allow the pork to cook for a few seconds untouched before using a pair of chopsticks to stir-fry the meat. Let sit for another few seconds to allow the other side to sear.
- Stir fry until the pork is no longer pink and transfer to a plate. Continue with the rest of the pork. Keep the onions in the pan if you want them more caramelized.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 893mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 532IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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