Spicy & Sweet Stir-fried Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum) Made with Pork Shoulder: A True Rice Thief!
Spicy & Sweet Stir-fried Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum) Made with Pork Shoulder: A True Rice Thief!
An amazing Jeyuk Bokkeum recipe that highlights the tenderness of pork shoulder! Enjoy it perfectly with fried rice made from the leftover sauce.
This is a Jeyuk Bokkeum made with tender and chewy pork shoulder. While many cuts can be used for stir-fries, pork shoulder is exceptionally tender and melts in your mouth, creating a premium dish. It’s perfect as a hearty meal over rice or as a delicious accompaniment to drinks. What’s more, you can enjoy the leftover sauce by making fried rice, making absolutely nothing go to waste!
Main Ingredients- Pork shoulder 300g
- 1 onion (medium)
- 1/2 carrot
- 1/2 green onion
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Spicy & Sweet Jeyuk Bokkeum Sauce- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp maesilcheong (plum syrup)
- 1 Tbsp mirin (or cooking wine)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp maesilcheong (plum syrup)
- 1 Tbsp mirin (or cooking wine)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the vegetables that will add flavor to the Jeyuk Bokkeum. Slice the onion thickly, cut the carrot into thin half-moon shapes, and chop the green onion diagonally into large pieces. It’s a good idea to make the sauce in advance to save cooking time. In a small bowl, combine the gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, maesilcheong, and mirin, then mix well to create the sauce.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the star of our dish: the pork shoulder. You can purchase pre-packaged pork shoulder from the supermarket, or ask your butcher to slice it for you. Pork shoulder has a great balance of lean meat and fat, making it tender and flavorful when stir-fried. About 300g is suitable for 2-3 servings.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat a pan over medium heat, then add the prepared pork shoulder. Stir-fry until the surfaces turn golden brown. The fat from the pork will begin to render out.
Step 4
Once the pink color of the pork disappears and it turns a general brownish hue, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and stir-fry together to release its aroma. The garlic aroma will blend beautifully with the meat, making it much more delicious. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the pre-sliced carrots, onions, and green onions to the pan. Stir-fry together for about 2-3 minutes until the vegetables soften and become tender.
Step 6
Once the vegetables are somewhat cooked, pour the pre-made spicy and sweet sauce into the pan. To prevent the sauce from burning, be mindful of the heat. Stir-frying over high heat can cause the sauce to scorch.
Step 7
Gently toss and stir-fry with a spatula, ensuring the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the ingredients, giving it a glossy finish. This will result in a delicious-looking Jeyuk Bokkeum.
Step 8
Voila! Your magnificent Jeyuk Bokkeum made with pork shoulder is ready. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top just before serving for an added nutty flavor. Enjoy this delicious dish with a bowl of warm rice!
Step 9
[Bonus Tip! Making Jeyuk Fried Rice] If you have any leftover Jeyuk Bokkeum, don’t throw it away! It can be transformed into a delicious fried rice. Serve 1-2 portions of Jeyuk Bokkeum onto a plate. Then, in the same pan with the remaining sauce and meat, add 2 bowls of rice (or about 1.5 bowls of day-old rice) and stir-fry. The ratio of meat to rice should be around 1:2. 
Step 10
Transfer the well-fried rice to a bowl, top generously with crumbled seaweed (gim), and mix it all together. You’ll have a fantastic Jeyuk Bokkeum fried rice! Finish off your meal with this satisfying and flavorful dish made from your Jeyuk Bokkeum leftovers.
