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Spicy Pork Rice Bowl with Crispy Cheese

Gochujang-glazed pork cooked in one skillet, served over rice with melted cheese for a Korean-meets-comfort-food hybrid. Hot, sweet, savory, and ready in 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
680
Protein
42g
Spicy Pork Rice Bowl with Crispy Cheese
comfortquickkoreanporktendermeltyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Stir gochujang, soy sauce, and honey together in a small bowl until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add pork slices and brown, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains, 5-7 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Pour gochujang sauce over pork and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute until glossy.

  5. Step 5

    Divide rice between two bowls and top each with glazed pork and juices.

  6. Step 6

    Sprinkle cheese over each bowl and serve immediately while cheese begins to melt.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or larger
  • small mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • two serving bowls

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