Spicy Stir-Fried Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum): The Epitome of Sweet and Spicy Flavor
Spicy Stir-Fried Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum): The Epitome of Sweet and Spicy Flavor
How to Make Delicious Jeyuk Bokkeum Using the Golden Recipe from Saengsaengjeongbotong
Try making this beloved Korean dish, Jeyuk Bokkeum, exactly as featured in the ‘Golden Recipe’ from Saengsaengjeongbotong. The combination of tender pork, crisp vegetables, and a sweet and spicy sauce creates a dish that’s perfect with rice. This guide provides detailed steps and helpful tips to make it easy for anyone to follow.
Main Ingredients- 600g Pork Neck (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 Onion (sliced)
- Scallions, as needed (cut diagonally)
- 2 King Oyster Mushrooms (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 Cheongyang Peppers (cut diagonally, seeds removed)
Marinade- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, place the 600g of pork neck into a bowl. Add the marinade ingredients: 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well by hand. Let the pork marinate for about 30 minutes. This step helps tenderize the meat and allows it to absorb flavors better.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the main stir-fry sauce that gives Jeyuk Bokkeum its signature flavor. In a separate bowl, combine 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp regular gochugaru, 2 Tbsp spicy gochugaru, 2 Tbsp grated onion, 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp soju, and 5 Tbsp corn syrup. Mix everything thoroughly. Letting the sauce rest for 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld beautifully. (Tip: If you find 5 Tbsp of corn syrup too sweet, feel free to reduce the amount to your preference.)
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium heat and add the marinated pork. Stir-fry until the pork is about 80% cooked. Then, increase the heat to high and add the prepared stir-fry sauce. Stir-fry quickly to coat the pork evenly with the sauce. Add the vegetables (king oyster mushrooms, onion, scallions) and the 2 Cheongyang peppers, and continue to stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Finally, add 1 Tbsp of gochugaru and stir-fry for another 30 seconds to enhance the spicy aroma.
Step 4
And there you have it – delicious Jeyuk Bokkeum is ready! Serve it over a bowl of hot rice for a truly satisfying meal.
