Spicy Korean Pork

A sheet pan dinner that can be put on the table in less than 20 minutes.  Crispy and succulent, spicy and sweet. Weeknight dinner never looked so good.

Everyone needs a fast dinner-time option. This is mine. A two-minute spicy marinade. Thin slices of pork butt or shoulder broiled to crispy perfection in a sheet pan. Easy prep, easy clean-up. This is your weeknight dinner dream come true.

The secret to this fast and easy dinner?

Thinly sliced pork butt or shoulder. You can find this cut of meat in any Asian grocery store. Or, you can buy a regular sized pork butt and thinly slice it at home. (For easier slicing, freeze for 20-30 minutes first).

The method:

Whisk ingredients in a bowl.  Add pork and onion.  Mix thoroughly.

Preheat the broiler to maximum heat for 10 minutes.  Spread the pork and onions in an even layer on a foil lined sheet pan.  

Broil until pork is cooked through and some parts are crispy-looking and browned, about 8-10 minutes.  You may need to rotate the pan, from time to time, to ensure even cooking.

Transfer to a plate and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.  Serve with lettuce wraps and rice for a complete meal.  Kimchi and ssam sauce are also nice additions.

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Spicy Korean Pork

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

A fast weeknight dinner that can be put on the table in less than 20 minutes. Crispy and succulent, spicy and sweet. Spicy Korean Pork is a dinnertime staple that will feel like a feast!

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: Spicy Korean Pork

Author: The Subversive Table

Ingredients

• 1 lb thinly slice pork butt or shoulder
• 1 thinly sliced small onion

Marinade:

• 1/4 cup Gochujang Korean chili paste
• 1-2 Tbsp Gochukaru Korean chili flakes, depending on taste
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp mirin or rice wine
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. Whisk marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add pork and onion. Mix thoroughly.
   
2. Pre-heat broiler to maximum heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a foil-lined sheet pan. Add pork and onion in a thin, even layer.
   
3. Broil for 8-10 minutes, until pork is cooked through and somewhat crispy looking. There should be some browned bits on top. You may need to rotate the pan from time to time to ensure even cooking.
   

4. Remove from the sheet pan and onto a serving plate. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve with lettuce wraps and rice for a complete meal.  Ssam sauce and kimchi are also nice additions.

   

Recipe Notes

*If doubling the recipe, make sure not to crowd the sheet pan.  Use another sheet pan, if necessary.