Stir-Fried Pork Shoulder with Kimchi: A Hearty Meal with Aged Kimchi
Quick & Delicious Stir-Fried Pork Shoulder with Kimchi Using Leftover Kimchi!
Vegetables are quite expensive these days, aren’t they? Don’t worry! If you have some well-fermented kimchi and affordable yet flavorful pork shoulder at home, you can make a wonderful kimchi stir-fry that’s a true rice thief. Enjoy a satisfying meal with this recipe that delivers deep flavors without needing special ingredients.
Main Ingredients
- 1/4 head of well-fermented Napa cabbage kimchi, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 500g pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1.5 Tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2-3 Tbsp cooking oil (e.g., sunflower oil)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1.5 Tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2-3 Tbsp cooking oil (e.g., sunflower oil)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse any excess brine from the well-fermented Napa cabbage kimchi and cut it into roughly 2-3cm pieces for easy eating. Also, cut the pork shoulder into similar bite-sized pieces according to your preference. (Using thinly sliced pork shoulder can shorten the cooking time, making it more convenient.)
Step 2
In a pan where you’ll be stir-frying the kimchi and pork, add 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 3 Tbsp sugar, and a pinch of black pepper. The amount of sugar can be adjusted based on the sourness of your kimchi.
Step 3
Heat the pan over high heat, then add the cut kimchi and pork shoulder. Stir-fry quickly, ensuring all ingredients are evenly mixed, until the pork shoulder is fully cooked and the kimchi is tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Finally, add 1.5 Tbsp of soup soy sauce to season. If it’s not salty enough, you can add a little salt.
Step 4
Once all ingredients are cooked and seasoned, just before turning off the heat, add 1 Tbsp sesame oil and 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Stir quickly one more time to combine everything and enhance the aroma. This step adds a wonderful nutty fragrance.
Step 5
The perfectly cooked Stir-Fried Pork Shoulder with Kimchi is a fantastic dish on its own. Served with a bowl of hot rice, it’s so delicious you’ll easily eat two bowls! Enjoy a rich and flavorful meal with just this one kimchi stir-fry.
