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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 670.7 kcal |
| Protein | 39.9 g |
| Fat | 47.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
Published on Aug 09, 2024 by Luminița