Spicy & Savory Pork Stir-Fry: Quick & Easy One-Pan Meal
Make Delicious Pork Stir-Fry Effortlessly in One Pan!
I saw a mouthwatering pork stir-fry recipe on a blog and felt inspired! Instead of going out to eat, I decided to make it at home using some pork belly I had. I added some Korean chili peppers (cheongyang) for an extra kick, resulting in a wonderfully flavorful dish. This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
Main Ingredients
- Pork belly 270g (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Green onion ½ stalk (sliced diagonally)
- Onion ½ medium (thickly sliced)
- Korean chili pepper 1 (finely chopped)
Seasoning
- Mirin (rice wine) 1 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder) 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Mirin (rice wine) 1 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder) 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Once you have all your ingredients prepped, this dish comes together in a flash using just one pan! It’s a great way to reduce cleanup. Let’s get started with preparing the ingredients.
Step 2
First, cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces that are easy to eat. Next, finely chop the Korean chili pepper. Slice the green onion diagonally, about 1cm thick. Thickly slice the onion.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the pork belly. Stir constantly with a spatula to prevent it from sticking together as it cooks and releases its fat.
Step 4
Once the pork belly is partially cooked, add 1 Tbsp of mirin (rice wine) to help tenderize the meat and add a subtle sweetness. Stir well. Then, add 0.5 Tbsp of minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 5
Add 1 Tbsp of sugar to bring in a touch of sweetness that balances the savory and spicy flavors. Stir to combine and let it cook until the sugar melts and coats the pork.
Step 6
Now, add 1 Tbsp of gochujang (Korean chili paste), the heart of the spicy flavor. Stir vigorously to coat all the pork pieces evenly with the vibrant red sauce. You’ll see the pork transform!
Step 7
Add 1 Tbsp of soy sauce for umami depth. Continue to stir-fry, ensuring the sauce is well incorporated into the pork. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent the sauce from burning.
Step 8
Once the sauce is evenly distributed, add the prepared sliced onion, green onion, and chopped Korean chili pepper to the pan. Stir-fry over high heat for about 1 minute to keep the vegetables crisp and fresh.
Step 9
Finally, sprinkle in 1 Tbsp of gochugaru (Korean chili powder) for extra spice and color. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, and your delicious pork stir-fry is ready! Serve hot with rice.
