Delicious Pork Bulgogi: The Golden Recipe
The Ultimate Pork Bulgogi Marinade Secret You Can Make at Home
Discover a delicious pork bulgogi recipe made with affordable pork from your local market. While the marinade might seem simple, adding just a few key ingredients transforms it into a flavorful side dish that your whole family will love. This weekend, impress your loved ones with this recipe, which even my mother-in-law praised! It’s as easy to make as beef bulgogi and perfect as a side for kids.
Main Ingredient- Pork for Bulgogi, 1 ‘geun’ (approx. 300g)
Golden Pork Bulgogi Marinade- Soy Sauce, 1/3 cup
- Cooking Wine (Mirin or similar), 1/3 cup
- Grated Pear, 1/2 large pear (use 1 if small, or substitute with pear juice)
- Sugar, 1 Tbsp
- Minced Ginger, a tiny pinch (optional)
- Chopped Green Onion, 2 handfuls (approx. 4 Tbsp)
- Black Pepper, a dash
- Soy Sauce, 1/3 cup
- Cooking Wine (Mirin or similar), 1/3 cup
- Grated Pear, 1/2 large pear (use 1 if small, or substitute with pear juice)
- Sugar, 1 Tbsp
- Minced Ginger, a tiny pinch (optional)
- Chopped Green Onion, 2 handfuls (approx. 4 Tbsp)
- Black Pepper, a dash
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the pork bulgogi meat (about 300g or 1 ‘geun’) and pat it dry. Place it in a mixing bowl and cut it into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the star marinade for your delicious pork bulgogi. In the bowl with the pork, add 1/3 cup of soy sauce and 1/3 cup of cooking wine. For sweetness, add about half a large grated pear (or one small pear; pear juice can be used as a substitute). Mix in 1 Tbsp of sugar, a tiny pinch of minced ginger (optional), a generous 2 handfuls (about 4 Tbsp) of chopped green onions, and a dash of black pepper. Combine all the marinade ingredients.
Step 3
Using your hands, gently mix and massage the marinade into the pork. Continue to knead for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring the marinade coats every piece of meat evenly. This process helps tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
Step 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably 2 hours. This marinating time is crucial for tenderizing the meat and allowing the flavors to deepen. If you’re short on time, you can cook it immediately, but marinating will yield a much tastier result.
Step 5
Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until it’s nicely browned. If you prefer a saucier bulgogi, add 2-3 tablespoons of water towards the end of cooking and let it simmer briefly to create a light sauce.
Step 6
Once the pork is fully cooked and fragrant, turn off the heat. Just before serving, drizzle with a bit of sesame oil and sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds. This final touch adds a wonderful nutty aroma and enhances the overall deliciousness of your pork bulgogi.
