Spicy Pork Bulgogi with Pears

Elevate your dining experience with this delectable dish of tender pork slices marinated in a blend of Korean spices and sweet pears. Grilled to perfection and wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, each bite offers a burst of savory and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

2	lbs pork shoulder or pork belly, thinly sliced
3	scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1	small onion, thinly sliced
6	tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
3	tablespoons rice wine or mirin
2	tablespoons brown sugar
1	tablespoon corn syrup or honey
2	tablespoons sesame oil
3	tablespoons minced garlic
1	tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4	tablespoons grated Asian pears or apples
	lettuce leaf for serving

Instructions

• 1. Combine the pork slices, scallions, and thinly sliced onion in a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk together the gochujang Korean chili paste, rice wine or mirin, brown sugar, corn syrup or honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and grated Asian pears in a small bowl to create the marinade. Pour the marinade over the meat mixture.
  3. Using your hands, mix everything together thoroughly. Cover and let it marinate for at least an hour. For longer marination, refrigerate the mixture.
  4. Grill the marinated pork slices or pan grill them. If using a skillet, heat a combination of neutral oil and sesame oil. Cook the meat in batches without overcrowding the pan to ensure caramelization, approximately 5 to 6 minutes per batch.
  5. Serve the cooked pork with lettuce leaves. Wrap the pork mixture in the lettuce leaves for a delightful culinary experience. Boston lettuce or romaine lettuce works best for rolling.

Aug 09, 2024