Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Pork Stir-fry)
This classic Korean spicy pork stir-fry features thinly sliced pork marinated in a fiery gochujang sauce. Quickly cooked with vegetables, it's a flavorful and satisfying main course perfect with a bowl of rice. The balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors makes it an exciting weeknight meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 436 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 500 gpork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1 pcsyellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pcscarrot, julienned
- 0.5 pcsgreen bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbspcooking oil
marinade
- 3 tbspgochujang
- 1 tbspgochugaru
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tbspginger, grated
- 1 tbspsugar
- 1 tspsesame oil
- 0.5 tspblack pepper
garnish
- 2 pcsscallion, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tspsesame seed, toasted, for garnish
Equipment
wok · large bowl · spatula · skillet
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper to create the marinade.
About 3 min
- 2
Add the thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade and mix well, ensuring all the pork is evenly coated.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Use gloves if you want to avoid staining your hands with the gochujang.
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to several hours for deeper flavor.
About 30 min
- 4
Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the pan is hot before adding the pork to get a good sear.
- 5
Add the marinated pork to the hot pan in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Don't stir too much initially; let the pork sear and develop some char.
- 6
Stir-fry the pork until it is mostly cooked through and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
- 7
Add the sliced yellow onion, julienned carrot, and sliced green bell pepper to the pan with the pork.
About 1 min
- 8
Continue to stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the pork is fully cooked.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the vegetables; they should retain some crunch.
- 9
Remove from heat and transfer the Jeyuk Bokkeum to a serving platter.
About 1 min
- 10
Garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 435.5kcal
- Protein
- 24.4g
- Carbs
- 19.2g
- Fat
- 28.9g
- Fibre
- 3.1g
- Sugar
- 8.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Jeyuk Bokkeum in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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