Name: Hangang Korean restaurants Jeyuk Bokkeum Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb pork shoulder or pork butt, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbs ginger, minced; 2 tbs Korean gochujang (red chili paste); 2 tsp Korean gochugaru (red chili flakes); 3 tbs soy sauce (regular or low-sodium); 1 tbs rice wine (mirin or cooking sake); 1 tsp sesame oil; 1.5 tbs sugar (or brown sugar); 3 tbs water or low-sodium stock; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 medium yellow onion, medium, thinly sliced; 0.5 cup carrot, julienned; 3 stalks green onion (scallions), cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 cup green/cabbage or napa cabbage (optional), sliced; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 0.5 tsp extra sesame oil (for finishing); 1 tbs vegetable oil (neutral oil for stir-frying)

Method

Pork & Marinade

Prepare pork

If not pre-sliced, partially freeze the pork for 30–45 minutes, then slice thinly (1/8–1/4 inch) against the grain. Place sliced pork in a large bowl.

Make marinade

In a small bowl combine minced garlic, minced ginger, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, sugar, water (or stock), and black pepper. Whisk until sugar and gochujang are well incorporated.

Marinate pork

Pour the marinade over the sliced pork and mix thoroughly so all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, ideally 1 hour. You can marinate up to 6 hours for deeper flavor.

Vegetables & Stir-frying

Prep vegetables

While pork marinates, thinly slice the onion, julienne the carrot, cut green onions into 2-inch lengths, and slice cabbage if using. Keep vegetables ready to go because stir-frying is fast.

Heat pan

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.

Cook onions and carrots (optional step for more fragrance)

Add the sliced onion and julienned carrot to the hot pan. Stir-fry 1–2 minutes until they begin to soften but not fully cooked through. Push vegetables to the side of the pan.

Cook marinated pork

Add the marinated pork and its marinade to the pan in a single layer if possible. Spread and sear undisturbed for 30–45 seconds to develop some caramelization, then stir-fry 3–4 minutes until pork is cooked through and most of the marinade is reduced and glossy.

Combine and finish cooking

Stir the previously softened onions and carrots into the pork. Add cabbage if using and continue to cook 1–2 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and sauce clings to everything. Taste and adjust seasoning: add a splash of soy sauce or a pinch of sugar if needed.

Add green onions and sesame

Turn off the heat, then stir in the green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Toss to combine. Let rest 1 minute so flavors meld.

To Serve

Transfer Jeyuk Bokkeum to a serving plate or shallow bowl. Serve hot with steamed rice, lettuce leaves for wrapping, kimchi, and other banchan. Leftovers keep 2–3 days refrigerated in an airtight container and reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.