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Spicy Pork Bulgogi

Tender sliced pork caramelized in a gochujang-soy glaze with sesame and scallion. Serve over rice or in lettuce wraps for an easy weeknight Korean favorite.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
38g
Spicy Pork Bulgogi
satisfyingboldkoreanporktendercaramelizedweeknightmain-dish

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork in a single layer and sear 2 minutes without stirring.

  3. Step 3

    Stir the pork, breaking apart clumps. Cook 2 more minutes until mostly cooked through.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the gochujang sauce over the pork. Stir constantly until the meat caramelizes and sauce thickens, ~3 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Fold in the white scallion parts. Taste and adjust salt or sugar if needed.

  6. Step 6

    Transfer to a plate. Top with green scallion slices. Serve hot over rice or in lettuce wraps.

Tools you’ll need

  • small mixing bowl
  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • wooden spoon or spatula

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