Description
Korean Spicy Pork Bulgogi, also known as Dwaeji Bulgogi, is a flavorful and spicy marinated pork dish featuring thinly sliced pork shoulder or belly cooked with gochujang, Korean chili flakes, soy sauce, and aromatic ingredients. This savory and slightly sweet recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, served hot with steamed rice, lettuce wraps, or kimchi for an authentic Korean experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork and Marinade
- 1 lb pork shoulder or pork belly, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey or rice syrup
- 2 tablespoons mirin or rice wine
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, honey, mirin, garlic, and ginger. Mix well to create a smooth marinade.
- Marinate the pork: Add the thinly sliced pork and onions to the marinade. Toss thoroughly to ensure the pork is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for a deeper infusion of flavors.
- Heat the cooking pan: Place a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and allow it to get hot before adding the pork.
- Cook the pork: Add the marinated pork slices along with onions into the hot pan. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is fully cooked and has developed a slightly caramelized surface.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately with steamed rice, lettuce wraps, or kimchi.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the gochugaru or omit it entirely.
- Use pork shoulder for a less fatty option or pork belly for more rich flavor.
- Marinate longer for more intense flavors, but do not exceed 8 hours to avoid texture changes.
- This dish pairs well with steamed white rice, kimchi, or leafy greens for wrapping.
- If you don’t have mirin, a little rice vinegar with added sugar can be a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Dwaeji Bulgogi, Korean BBQ, Spicy Pork, Korean Marinade, Gochujang Pork, Korean Recipes
