Spicy and Sweet Stir-Fried Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
Mastering Delicious Stir-Fried Pork
Craving something spicy and flavorful today? With ingredients from the fridge, you can create a wonderful Jeyuk Bokkeum! This recipe makes a satisfying and delicious dish without needing special ingredients. Elevate your dinner table with this vibrant and spicy stir-fried pork!
Main Ingredients- 500g thinly sliced pork shoulder (or leg)
- 1/2 onion
- Julienned green onions, for garnish
- Julienned perilla leaves, for garnish
Pork Marinade- 2 Tbsp aromatic liquid (e.g., ginger juice, garlic juice)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 2 Tbsp mirin (cooking wine)
- 2 Tbsp cheongju (rice wine)
Seasoning Sauce- 2 Tbsp all-purpose soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp mixed syrup (e.g., corn syrup, rice syrup)
- 1 Tbsp minced green onion
- 1 green chili pepper
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp aromatic liquid (e.g., ginger juice, garlic juice)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 2 Tbsp mirin (cooking wine)
- 2 Tbsp cheongju (rice wine)
Seasoning Sauce- 2 Tbsp all-purpose soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp mixed syrup (e.g., corn syrup, rice syrup)
- 1 Tbsp minced green onion
- 1 green chili pepper
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, pat the thinly sliced pork shoulder dry with paper towels to remove excess blood. This step is crucial for a clean taste without gamey odors. Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Add the marinade ingredients for the pork: mirin, aromatic liquid, cheongju, and plum extract to the drained pork.
Step 3
Mix well and let it marinate for about 5 minutes. This process enhances the pork’s flavor and tenderness.
Step 4
Prepare the vegetables. Finely mince the green onion. (If using julienned green onions for garnish, you can skip this).
Step 5
Remove the stems from the green and red chili peppers and slice them thinly on an angle.
Step 6
Peel and cut the onion into thick slices. Cutting them too thinly can cause them to break apart during cooking.
Step 7
In a mixing bowl, combine all the seasoning sauce ingredients (all-purpose soy sauce, gochujang, gochugaru, mixed syrup, minced green onion) and mix them thoroughly to create the sauce.
Step 8
Add the prepared seasoning sauce to the marinated pork and mix by hand, ensuring the sauce coats the meat evenly. Let it marinate for another 10 minutes for the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 9
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a little cooking oil. Stir-fry the sliced onions first until they become translucent. The sweetness of the onions will blend with the pork for a richer taste.
Step 10
Once the onions are partially cooked, add the marinated pork to the pan and stir-fry over high heat. When the pork is about halfway cooked, reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until done.
Step 11
When the pork is almost fully cooked, use a kitchen torch to add a smoky flavor to the dish. This step elevates the dish to a restaurant-quality taste. (This step can be omitted if you don’t have a torch).
Step 12
Once the pork is completely cooked, turn off the heat. Drizzle in the sesame oil for added aroma and gently mix.
Step 13
Transfer the Jeyuk Bokkeum to a serving plate. Garnish with the prepared julienned green onions and perilla leaves, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy this delicious dish with a side of warm rice!
