[Recipe] Spicy Korean Pork Stir-Fry (Jeyuk Bokkeum)

Looking for an easy yet flavor-packed Korean dish? Try this Spicy Pork Stir-Fry (Jeyuk Bokkeum), made with pork belly and a rich, savory gochujang sauce. Inspired by Cha Seung-won, this recipe balances sweet, spicy, and umami flavors perfectly. Let’s get started!

✔️ Ingredients (2-3 servings)

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Main Ingredients

• 600g pork belly (thinly sliced)
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 1 green onion (chopped)
• 2 green chili peppers (optional, sliced for extra spice)

Meat Marinade

• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp cooking wine (or mirin)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp allulose (or sugar)
• A pinch of black pepper

Gochujang Sauce

• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
• 1.5 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
• 1 tbsp plum extract (or honey/sugar)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• A sprinkle of sesame seeds

Final Seasoning (Cha Seung-won’s Pro Tip!)

• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oligosaccharide (or honey/sugar syrup)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

🍽️ How to Make Spicy Korean Pork Stir-Fry

1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients

• If using frozen pork belly, thaw it in advance.
• Slice the onion, green onions, and chili peppers.

2️⃣ Marinate the Pork

• Mix garlic, cooking wine, soy sauce, allulose, and pepper with the pork.

• Massage well and let it sit for 10 minutes.

3️⃣ Cook the Pork

• Heat a pan with a little oil and stir-fry the pork until 70% cooked.

4️⃣ Add Final Seasoning & Sauce

• When the pork is almost done, add gochugaru, soy sauce, oligosaccharide, and sesame oil.

• Stir well, then mix in the gochujang sauce and coat the meat evenly.

5️⃣ Finish with Vegetables

• Add onions, green onions, and chili peppers, then stir-fry until onions are slightly tender but still crisp.

💡 Pro Tips

✅ For extra texture, add shredded cabbage for sweetness and crunch.
✅ Don’t overcook the pork—keeping it juicy is key!

Serve this spicy, sweet, and savory Korean pork stir-fry over warm rice and enjoy! 🍚🔥

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allulose (or sugar)

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