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    Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Pork Bulgogi)

    Published 04/01/2022. Updated 10/15/2020

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    Spicy Korean pork bulgogi marinated in a gochujang based sauce with lots of fresh garlic and ginger! Great as an easy stir-fry dinner or for outdoor grilling.

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    Jeyuk bokkeum (제육볶음), aka dweji bulgogi (돼지불고기), is a spicy marinated pork. It’s another highly popular Korean BBQ dish. Jeyuk means pork, and bokkeum means stir-fry. It’s my son’s absolute favorite! He loves fatty pork and spicy food, which makes this dish perfect for him. Great for your outdoor grilling or an easy stir-fry dinner!

    How to make spicy pork bulgogi

    The meat 

    Although any cut of pork can be used for this dish, pork shoulder or butt with some fat works best. I sometimes add sliced pork belly to intensify the pork flavor. You can find pre-sliced pork bulgogi meat in Korean markets. If cutting the meat at home, partially freeze it for about an hour before slicing.

    The marinade

    Unlike its beef counterpart, which is traditionally marinated in a soy sauce-based sauce, pork is more commonly marinated in a spicy gochujang based sauce with lots of fresh garlic and ginger. The spicy marinade works really well with fatty pork. It’s spicy, but not overly spicy. And you can always adjust the heat level to your taste. Jeyuk bokkeum is usually made with a combination of gochujang and gochugaru. You can omit gochugaru if you like it less spicy or add more to make it spicier.

    Lots of fresh garlic and ginger are very important to this recipe! They help reduce porky smell and add next level flavors to the dish.

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    I also use grated apple to add an acidic sweet flavor to the marinade. The apple works really well with the pork. Korean plum syrup (maesil cheong) is also good if available. Use 2 tablespoons for this recipe instead of grated apple. In either case, it’s nice to have, but can be omitted.

    The thinly sliced meat doesn’t take long to marinate.  All you need is about 30 minutes.

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    Cooking 

    The pork can be either grilled over open fire or pan-fried. In Korean homes, it’s usually pan fried, hence the name jeyuk bokkeum (stir-fried pork). Preheat the pan, add the meat, fry in a skillet over medium high heat until the liquid is almost gone and the meat is slightly caramelized.

    You can also stir-fry it with more vegetables, such as chili peppers, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.

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    How to serve spicy pork BBQ

    You can certainly enjoy this dish simply with a bowl of rice and other side dishes. But, it’s so delicious wrapped in some leafy vegetables such as red or green leaf lettuce and/or perilla leaves (kkaennip, 깻잎)  along with ssamjang (쌈장). Crown daisy (ssukgat, 쑥갓) is a great vegetable to add to your wraps, if available.

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    More pork recipes

    Maekjeok (doenjang marinated prok)
    Dubu kimchi (tofu with stir-fried kimchi and pork)
    Bossam (boiled pork ribs)
    Dwaeji galbi (grilled pork ribs)
    Slow cooker pork ribs

    Watch how to make it

    For more Korean cooking inspirations, follow along on YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    Jeyuk Bokkeum (or Spicy Pork Bulgogi)

    4.85 from 206 votes
    Main Course
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Marinating time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
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    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds thinly sliced pork shoulder or butt (or a combination of pork shoulder or butt and pork belly)
    • 1/2 medium onion, sliced
    • 3 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces

    Marinade:

    • 6 tablespoons gochujang
    • 1 or 2 tablespoons gochugaru
    • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons cooking rice wine (Mirim or Mirin)
    • 2 tablespoons sugar (or brown sugar)
    • 1 tablespoon honey (or more sugar)
    • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
    • 1/2 small apple grated, 3 - 4 tablespoons (or 2 T plum syrup, maesilcheong)

    Instructions

    • Thinly slice the meat, if not pre-sliced.
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    • Mix all marinade ingredients well in a large bowl. Add the meat and toss everything well to evenly coat the meat with the marinade. Add the onion and scallions and toss again. Let it sit for about 30 minutes.
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    • Grill or pan fry in a skillet (in 2 batches) over medium high heat until slightly caramelized. Adjust the heat as necessary.
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    1. Kimberley says

      November 12, 2025 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      After being inspired by Chef Raymond Kim at the K-expo, I searched for authentic recipes and tried this. Though I put a little less gochujang and a little more garlic, it’s absolutely delicious! I think I’ve made it about 6 times already! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

      Reply
    2. Shelby Adams says

      November 12, 2025 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe, it turned out delicious and hubby loved it. Just like my local Korean restaurant. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    3. mick says

      September 24, 2025 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night. Followed the recipe exactly, there are no words for me to satisfactorily describe my pleasure from eating this meal. Hi praise for you Hyosun. Thank you for your recipe.

      Reply
    4. Bhairvi says

      June 19, 2025 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Marry me dish!!!!!! Crowd pleaser extraordinaire!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

      Reply
    5. Ranti says

      May 23, 2025 at 10:59 pm

      5 stars
      This is the restaurant grade deliciousnesss !!!! I chose to make this on whim and the fact that the recipe whim on a Friday night because I had most of the ingredients and the recipe called for freshly grated ingredients. The best whim decision ever!

      I marinated for a little over an hour as i meal prepped. And I’m sure that further boosted the flavor.

      I’ve never made Korean food before and was worried i wouldn’t do a good job but the instructions were easy and the outcome was great! I’m gonna make this again and try more recipes from this site!

      Reply
    6. Jason says

      March 16, 2025 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      Having been stationed in Korea nearly 20 years ago, I fell in love with this dish. Over time I became more interested and seasoned at cooking and trying out different recipes. I’ve made this countless times and recently came across your recipe just to see what is out there. IT’s not VERY different from many I’ve tried, but this is the best, I can stop looking. It is spot on from what I remember. Though it takes quite a bit more work (I have to slice my own shoulder and grate all the ingredients(, this dish is well worth the work put in.

      Reply
    7. Wanda Cardona says

      February 11, 2025 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      O.M.G. I am in heaven. I didn’t have apples, so I used very sweet cotton candy grapes cut in half. I let it marinade over night. Next day at the last minute, I added shiitake mushrooms. The caramelization is so amazing. Need I say more ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

      Reply
    8. Tabatha says

      January 27, 2025 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      This was amazing!! I have to be gluten free and found a gluten free gochuchang. I used a Korean pear rather than an apple. This will definitely be on repeat in our house!! 매우 감사합니다!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        January 28, 2025 at 12:45 pm

        So happy to hear that!! Hope you enjoy it many more times.

        Reply
    9. Andrea Belanger says

      January 05, 2025 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe has become a staple in our house! We absolutely love it. We just made this for 7 person dinner party and everyone was asking for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        January 06, 2025 at 8:46 pm

        I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for cooking up Korean dishes using my recipes!

        Reply
    10. Jenn says

      November 08, 2024 at 3:12 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much, Hyosun, for this delicious recipe! My mom gave me a few pounds of pork the other day and I was scrolling online for what to make with it — I’m so glad I came across your recipe. I would not change a single thing, we absolutely loved it!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        November 08, 2024 at 6:59 pm

        That’s wonderful to hear!! Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Zach v says

      October 21, 2024 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, I make it a lot after falling in love with the dish at my local Korean restaurant, but how are you going to tell me it only takes 10 minutes to combine all those ingredients and thin slice 2 pounds of pork? Am I missing a critical skill?

      Reply
    12. Christina | Christina's Cucina says

      August 04, 2024 at 3:49 am

      5 stars
      A bit more spicy than we would make, but flavor is great! Next time will be perfect for us, thank you!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        August 10, 2024 at 12:54 pm

        Great! You can skip gochugaru next time.

        Reply
    13. Amy says

      July 01, 2024 at 12:46 am

      This is so good! I used beef instead of pork because that’s what I was in the mood for and it turned out great. I will definitely cook this again!

      Reply
    14. Lisa says

      June 16, 2024 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love this recipe and even more your website. I grew up eating Korean food, thanks to my neighbor who had just moved to the US from Korea. Nostalgia has me swept over with all your recipes!

      Reply
    15. Baus says

      April 19, 2024 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe with a good balance of spicy, sweet and savoury

      Reply
    16. Amy says

      February 16, 2024 at 11:57 pm

      5 stars
      This was sooooo tasty! Definitely going to be making it on the regular because it made a cheaper cut of meat taste delicious! (i used pork tenderloin)

      I had some leftover sauce from the marinade because I didnt dump everything in the pan, so i put it in a pot and added a bit of water, then let it come to a simmer. I added this sauce to my pork bowl. So yummy 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    17. Natalie says

      December 24, 2023 at 9:19 pm

      I would like to know if it would be ok if I marinade the spicy pork bulgogi the night before I cook it?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 26, 2023 at 9:59 pm

        Yes it is!

        Reply
    18. Jay says

      December 11, 2023 at 12:18 pm

      The first time I tried this recipe I was a coward and only put one TBSP of gochujang in. OMG! It was so delicious!

      Reply
    19. Bkhuna says

      September 29, 2023 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      The first time I ate bulgogi in Seoul with my Korean friend, she showed me how to wrap it in lettuce leaf. It was the size of a baseball. I asked how you were suppose to eat it she shoved the whole thing in my mouth.

      Now, I get a big kick out of show this to people who have never had such a wonderful experience.

      Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
    20. Anita says

      September 21, 2023 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! Just made this with thinly sliced pork belly – chefs kiss! It was amazing. Out of control delicious… so good! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!!

      Reply
    21. Leslie Dillon says

      September 15, 2023 at 7:36 pm

      does Hyosun have a cookbook?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        September 15, 2023 at 9:09 pm

        Sorry I don’t. Thanks for checking!

        Reply
    22. Alohim808 says

      June 01, 2023 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      Masisseoyo!!! This is my go to recipe now for spicy pork! I make it at least once a week for dinner- it reminds me of all the wonderful small family Korean restaurants back home in Hawaii. It’s soooo good in a lettuce wrap with some rice and bean sprouts.
      I do have two shortcuts; since I have two kids under four I always have unsweetened apple sauce in my fridge so I sub that instead of grating an apple (thank you for posting the estimated cup measurements). Then I’ve cooked the entire 2lbs at once in a wok instead of in batches. It doesn’t get that beautiful/yummy caramelization, but it still tastes amazing!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        June 02, 2023 at 11:06 pm

        Happy to hear this is your go to recipe! Great idea to use apple sauce to save time! It’s also common in Korean homes to cook jeyuk bokkeum without caramelization.

        Reply
    23. Ken says

      March 14, 2023 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      This was awesome and it is going into regular rotation! I often use gochujung as a rub or in marinades for chicken wings and thighs. This is the first time I tried to make an authentic Korean recipe with it and it was fantastic!! I used a tablespoon of red pepper flakes in lieu of gochuru and tossed in 8 ounces of wide lo mein noodles to soak up sauce. Tastes just as good the next day. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    24. Regina says

      January 15, 2023 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this wonderful recipe! My mom is Korean and the taste came very close to the way she makes it. I miss her food, so it is nice to have something that reminds me of her home cooked food.

      Reply
    25. Anonymous says

      January 02, 2023 at 8:31 pm

      4 stars
      Wow!

      This was my first time making this dish and I’m amazed. I’m impressed that it turned out like something I’d order at an authentic Korean restaurant. Wow!!! This was delightful! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
    26. Jon says

      December 17, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      We used to love this dish at a local place that is now closed. After years of missing it, I learned how to make it using this recipe. My family loves it.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 17, 2022 at 9:29 pm

        Oh awesome!! Thanks for using my recipe!

        Reply
    27. Ed says

      October 04, 2022 at 1:34 am

      5 stars
      A local Korean diner serves this and they add some sliced cabbage to it to add a little extra filler. Exceptional!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 18, 2022 at 12:19 pm

        yes cabbage is good in this! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    28. Cranston Valentine says

      September 17, 2022 at 9:08 am

      Thank you Thank you Thank you

      Reply
    29. eating site says

      August 16, 2022 at 1:50 am

      5 stars
      I read your articles, the information you give us in your blogs is amazing. It is very helpful for us. Thanks for providing this information

      Reply
      • Daniel says

        December 31, 2022 at 8:34 pm

        5 stars
        Phenomenal.

        Added in some shiitake mushrooms along with the onions. Do you use the coarse or fine gochugaru?

        Reply
        • Hyosun says

          December 31, 2022 at 8:59 pm

          Great! I use coarse one for this.

          Reply
    30. eating site says

      August 10, 2022 at 3:23 am

      5 stars
      hello, your recipe is very wonderful. I think everyone really likes it.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        August 12, 2022 at 11:31 pm

        Great to hear that! Thank you so much!!

        Reply
    31. Jennifer Markley says

      May 22, 2022 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is my absolute favorite! I just starting going to a Korean restaurant and was ordering this exact recipe! I started making it at home and love it!

      Reply
      • Sugary says

        June 07, 2022 at 4:51 pm

        5 stars
        Went to a local Korean restaurant with my friends in highschool for special occasions. This tastes almost identical and is so delicious! I come back to this recipe all the time!

        Reply
    32. Jewel says

      May 07, 2022 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this for dinner for the first time today and it’s sooo good! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    33. Tim says

      March 26, 2022 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      I omitted the apple pear because my local market was out but this still came out delicious! Tasted just like the spicy pork from my favorite Korean restaurant!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 01, 2022 at 12:51 am

        Great to hear that!! Thank you!

        Reply
    34. Wilma says

      March 25, 2022 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      I made this in the instant pot. I cooked it at high pressure for 20 minutes. Then I took the meat mixture (leaving the liquid in the instant pot) and placed it in a preheated skillet cooking it for just a minute or two. I then added about 1/2 cup of the liquid from the instant pot to the pan and sizzled it until the liquid caramelized onto the meat. I served it with rice and put the rest of the liquid into a bowl to serve as a dipping sauce. It turned out really well!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 01, 2022 at 12:52 am

        Oh interesting! Never thought to cook this in the instant pot. Glad it turned out well for you!

        Reply
    35. DeeDee says

      March 02, 2022 at 4:12 am

      5 stars
      What a simple yet flavorful dish! It was an instant hit for my boyfriend and I. Now I want to make it for everyone!

      This really comes together in a pinch, especially since I bought the pre sliced pork from Hmart. I served it with rice, but next time I want to eat it with the perilla leaves.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        March 05, 2022 at 11:03 am

        Great!! Yes, perilla leaves go so well with this. Thank you for trying it out and leaving me the feedback!!

        Reply
    36. John says

      January 22, 2022 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe I swap out the apple for an Asian pear and it works great.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 01, 2022 at 12:53 am

        Awesome!! Thank you for trying it out.

        Reply
    37. Connie says

      November 08, 2021 at 10:13 am

      Hello! Is there anyway I can freeze this recipe after marinating it? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        November 13, 2021 at 7:22 pm

        Yes definitely!

        Reply
    38. Justin W says

      October 27, 2021 at 10:07 pm

      5 stars
      Just came across your website/blog! My aunt is Korean and makes this dish when she is in town. Of course most Koreans don’t have actual measurements so it was hard getting a recipe from her unless you are in there cooking with her! I don’t know why I have never just googled Korean spicy pork! Anxious to try this out soon!

      Reply
    39. Ina says

      September 13, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      In early 2020 our favorite korean restaurant here in my city in Germany closed its doors. I was so sad I would never be able to eat this food again. The owner cooked traditional recipes from Korea and I never thought I could make this myself. But I tried this recipe today and was blown away. It tasted like the food in that restaurant and your recipe tasted even better. Thank you so much for sharing it. I am so happy I can finally enjoy it again.

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        October 30, 2021 at 11:20 pm

        Thank you Ina for sharing your comment, I have been debating over if I should make this as it seems overly spicy!

        Reply
    40. Chloe says

      August 20, 2021 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Incredible! Super delicious 🙂

      Reply
      • Ji Su says

        December 24, 2021 at 4:18 pm

        5 stars
        Tried this recipe a few weeks ago and I was so impressed with how well it came out. I think it’s way better than how some restaurants make it around here. I’m making it again today! Thank you!!!

        Reply
        • Hyosun says

          December 25, 2021 at 1:13 pm

          oh that’s great to hear!! Enjoy!

          Reply
    41. Ray says

      May 26, 2021 at 10:02 am

      Hi!

      Could we substitute rice wine with regular white wine please???
      I sadly do not get rice wine where I live.

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        May 26, 2021 at 10:44 am

        Yes, definitely! enjoy!

        Reply
      • Kay says

        July 10, 2021 at 4:26 pm

        5 stars
        The pork is nicely spiced. The meat is juicy and tender. I had it with seeded flat bread, Ottolenghi’s sweet, sour and roasted peppers and tomatoes, and Ruby Romaine lettuce

        Reply
    42. Demosthenes Pasadis says

      April 14, 2021 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today for lunch. It was delicious! Perfect balance of flavors.

      I baked it at 450 on a wire rack on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper in a convection oven. The pork browned nicely and the drippings made a great sauce.

      Thank you Hyosun.

      Reply
    43. Aubrey says

      March 01, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe tonight and it’s absolutely delicious! Love that the recipe is simple and easy to follow.

      Reply
    44. Laurie says

      March 01, 2021 at 8:56 am

      Hi, I’m a cookery student in the UK and have a task to create a Korean menu. I’ve chosen this dish as it seems very popular and so many people seem to love it. I find your recipes easy to follow and great to try. I’ve used a number more of your recipes for my menu. Thank you for your blog- it’s great and really helps!

      Reply
    45. Johnnie says

      February 11, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      Made this recipe for KBBQ night at our house and it was a hit! Tastes like the authentic Korean restaurants in Koreatown in Los Angeles. Thanks !!!

      Reply
    46. Traci says

      February 09, 2021 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      I have to tell you this story and why. I met my friend Ok Cha Sol Byrne in 1972 in Duluth MN and we became fast friends. She wanted to cook Korean for us and her english wasn’t up to the grocery store so I said, “I will take you, you point and I will buy”. We make Kim Chee and Bulgoki together so many times until she moved to New Jersey with her husband Steven Byrne. Then one day my husband called from his work in a downtown pharmacy, a package had arrived, damaged in Chicago, and when they unwrapped it it was kimchee but it was warm summer weather and the fermentation had continued. They had to hang the package off the fire escape because it was stinking up the entire Medical Arts building. We lost touch thru several moves over 20 years ago until this past fall when I finally found her again. Today came a phone call from OkCha saying “Did your package come?” Just then the USPS truck rolled up our driveway. It was a beautiful parcel of homemade, frozen Pork Bulgoki with KimChee. We laughed over how this package turned out and I went looking for how to cook this dish once I had thawed it. That is where you come in. I am so happy to see such great recipes so I can cook homestyle Korean food again. And, yes, this OkCha is the mother of the comedian Steve Byrne who created the tv show Sullivan and Son.

      Reply
    47. Damian says

      January 09, 2021 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for the first time tonight. I substituted ancho chile powder for the gochugaru (it’s what I had on hand), and it was wonderful. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Thank you so much for the recipe!

      Reply
    48. Mav says

      December 28, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      Hi, is there an option to substitute the sugar? For those of us who can’t have regular or brown sugar?
      Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 29, 2020 at 10:04 pm

        Just use any sweetener you normally use.

        Reply
    49. Clifford Williams says

      December 06, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy! I had a craving for bibimbap after watching Crash Landing on You, and this was perfect on rice with a fried egg and kimchi!
      I have a 7 year old son and a 4 year old daughter who are both afraid of spicy food, so I set some meat aside for them after mixing in everything except the gochujang. I then added the gochujang to the rest of the meat, fried the kid’s meat separately, and everyone loved it!
      Thank you so much!

      Reply
    50. Wie says

      October 29, 2020 at 2:15 am

      5 stars
      Just tried for my lunch and its taste amazingly great … thank you for sharing

      Reply
    51. Anonymous says

      October 14, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      This recipe is absolutely amazing! Thank you.

      Reply
    52. David Gray says

      August 23, 2020 at 11:55 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this recipe was outstanding. The wife and kids loved it. We visited Korea last year where my daughter lived for 2 years and I discovered spicy pork at this little back alley family restaurant in Seoul and fell in love with it.

      This recipe nailed it! So good! I even took off my shoes to eat it 😂

      Thanks again , can’t recommend this dish enough.😛

      Reply
    53. Mark says

      August 08, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been a fan of Korean food for many years but was always a bit intimidated when it came to investing in the ingredients and trying to prepare it myself. Well, as of today I am no longer intimidated. I made this today for myself and my son who both love spicy korean pork and it turned out to be incredible AND easier than I thought it would be. I had expected to have plenty of leftovers but neither of us could help ourselves and went back for seconds. Thanks so much for the recipe and now I can’t wait to try others!

      Reply
      • Krystle says

        September 16, 2020 at 7:51 pm

        Do you think this could be air fried?

        Reply
        • Hyosun says

          September 20, 2020 at 11:02 am

          Sorry I haven’t tried it, but I’m sure you can.

          Reply
    54. Neela says

      June 16, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      5 stars
      Wow thank you so much for this recipe!! i tried it today and it turned out fantastic, just like my favorite restaurants make it. I’m indian and growing up I considered indian food very difficult to make, until i discovered korean food, which i probably love even more than Indian food, but have always been extremely intimidated by making. This recipe was simple to follow and had amazing results. I uploaded a few pics of how it turned out, I added some of my favorite kimchi and fish cake with rice to the meal and at myself into a food coma. Thank you again!

      https://imgur.com/a/t7VaCEs

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      • Hyosun says

        June 18, 2020 at 1:42 am

        Great! Thanks for sharing your stories!

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    55. Jaime Lee says

      June 11, 2020 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      I made NINE pounds (following your recipe exactly) for my brother’s birthday dinner and it was amazing! My mother made fun of me because I was measuring everything very carefully – she’s of the generation where it’s always “a little of this” and “a little of that”. But when we tasted it, she told me it was delicious and I’ll be the one to make this from now on. Thank you for a recipe that impressed everyone!

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      • Hyosun says

        June 12, 2020 at 10:13 pm

        Wow 9 pounds! And yay mom approved! So happy to hear everyone was impressed with your jeyuk bokkeum. Thank you so much!

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    56. Stephanie L Firlotte says

      May 28, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      Tried a few of your recipes – BBQ pork was my first and it was amazing!!

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      • Hyosun says

        May 29, 2020 at 11:04 pm

        Great! Thank you so much for letting me know!

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    57. Jessica says

      May 25, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe!! I don’t usually follow recipes exectly, but this one seemed to be so balanced I gave it a go. Absolutely happy with it! I was looking for something to cook for friends and this is definitely going on the menu

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      • Hyosun says

        May 25, 2020 at 5:44 pm

        Aww that’s wonderful! Thank you for letting me know.

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    58. Gary Rapp says

      May 24, 2020 at 7:33 am

      5 stars
      My wife and I love Korean food. In an attempt to find new ways to cook the pork I get from our place in country (we have plenty of wild hogs) I’ve started using this recipe and while the pork is considerably leaner than production pork, it’s still yummy this way. I cook the rice and pork and buy a bag of Kimchi and container of various sides (carrots, bean sprouts, and several others I’m not sure what they are). I make use of free pork and save $40+ at the Korean restaurant, win win for me.

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      • Hyosun says

        June 12, 2020 at 11:04 pm

        wow wild hogs! I’ve never had it but sounds great! I’m happy to hear you’re using my recipe for it. Thank you so much!

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    59. Valeri says

      April 27, 2020 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      My friend JiWon said this is her favorite food so I followed the recipe to give it to her as a present. I sent her the recipe after and she said it’s a really good recipe. So I’m saving this and using it everyone I make Jeyokbokm. I use chicken as well instead of pork. Pork makes it really salt depending on the type you use. But then it’s a good concentrated flavor for on rice if you want it the Japanese way like I do (over rice) instead of eating it with big leaves. JiWon eats her food with leaves of all kind, not just shiso.

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      • Hyosun says

        June 12, 2020 at 11:14 pm

        How nice! I’m sure your friend JiWon was so grateful to you for making her favorite dish for her. And I thank her for approving my recipe! Sometimes we eat it just on rice too.

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    60. Bill says

      April 22, 2020 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! We add about a half a cup of chicken stock at the end because the sauce is so tasty that we always want/need more!

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      • Hyosun says

        April 27, 2020 at 1:16 pm

        Thanks! Nice idea to make more sauce.

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    61. Victoria says

      April 20, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      Best recipe I have ever followed for this – possibly my favourite Korean dish of all.

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      • Hyosun says

        April 27, 2020 at 2:08 am

        Yay!!! Great to hear that!

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    62. kautzy says

      April 14, 2020 at 6:47 am

      you really don’t add any salt at all? (i’ve checked a couple of jeyuk recipes and i think no one used salt… i’m still a bit unsure…)

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      • Valeri says

        April 27, 2020 at 10:28 am

        No it’s really salty. No need. Especially pork. Actually my husband and I never cool with salt anymore because we find the food is always good as is. And lots of ingredients have salt in them already.

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      • Hyosun says

        April 27, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        The recipe has soy sauce and gochujang, which give plenty of saltiness. Gochujang is Korean fermented red chili pepper paste, which is quite salty.

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        • Jake Yoo says

          June 21, 2020 at 6:13 pm

          5 stars
          I’m glad I stumbled upon your recipe. I just made your recipe today for my elderly (Korean) parents And they were super impressed saying that it tasted like it was from a good restaurant.

          Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe. I’ll be sure to follow your other recipes.

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          • Hyosun says

            June 22, 2020 at 9:41 pm

            Oh I’m so delighted to hear that! It’s really an ultimate compliment when Korean elderly parents approve it! Thank you! Hope you find many more recipes you and your parents like.

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    63. J says

      April 06, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      Hi! What kind of apple do you recommend I use for this recipe?

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      • Hyosun says

        April 11, 2020 at 9:40 pm

        Any sweet apple such as red delicious, gala or fuji.

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    64. Brandon says

      March 08, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      I’m going to try to marinate a rack of St. Louis cut ribs in this and slow cook. Fingers crossed 🤞

      Reply
    65. Lauren says

      December 07, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      Amazing recipe – thanks so much!

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    66. MMMO says

      October 25, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely LOVE this recipe!!!! I make it on a monthly basis and my family loves it!

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    67. Jo says

      March 28, 2019 at 7:50 am

      Is it alright to use minced pork?

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    68. Gladys says

      October 27, 2018 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      I am so happy I found your blog and your Facebook page. I find your recipes very easy to follow and I have tried quite a few of them already. My boys and I love them. I am beginning to learn about Korean food and it is so delicious.
      Thank you from your fan in Brisbane Australia.

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      • Hyosun says

        October 29, 2018 at 1:04 pm

        Thank you, Gladys! I’m so delighted to hear all that. Hello to your boys and family in Australia! I hope to visit there one day.

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    69. plop says

      May 11, 2018 at 11:33 am

      This is so good!

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    70. Alana says

      November 13, 2017 at 10:24 pm

      Thanks for all the wonderful recipes! I made this tonight and I loved it but my husband wanted it a bit spicer. What can I do to increase the heat? Is it gochugaru or adding some chili peppers?

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    71. Lisbeth Johansson says

      May 31, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      Found your wonderful blog today. Have loved Korean food since 1971 when we adopted the first of our beloved Korean daughters. Then it was difficult to find Korean food in Sweden, but today I saw both kimchi and gochujang even in our local supermarket….Thank you for sharing all your recipies, it will be great fun to try them!

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      • Hyosun says

        May 31, 2017 at 11:00 pm

        That’s nice to hear! I recently had a trip to Europe and was surprised to see Korean foods/ingredients where I didn’t expect to run into any Korean food. Hope you find many recipes on my blog to try and enjoy with your daughters.

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    72. Alan PACK Pack says

      May 29, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      HELLO Hyosun, what is the other non-lettuce leaf wrapped around the pork? thank you, David

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      • Hyosun says

        May 30, 2017 at 11:24 am

        Perilla leaf! Enjoy!

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        • Xania says

          September 29, 2019 at 8:37 am

          5 stars
          One of the best recipes i tried doing. Everyone loved it.

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          • Hyosun says

            October 01, 2019 at 12:45 am

            Aww that’s great to hear! Thank you, Xania!

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    73. Harvey Lobo-Chan says

      April 19, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      this is my go-to korean spicy pork recipe. love the apple and the ratios (minus the gochujang/gochugaru to tame down the heat). thanks hyosun!

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      • Hyosun says

        April 19, 2017 at 11:05 pm

        You’re welcome, Harvey! Thanks for coming by!

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    74. Unknown says

      December 12, 2013 at 10:39 am

      This is great, I’ve been making it regularly. Easy for me to get the ingredients, I live in Seoul. I sometimes add mushrooms and/or bell pepper to the recipe. I am learning to cook Korean food thanks to your great recipes!

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      • Hyosun Ro says

        December 13, 2013 at 4:00 am

        You’re welcome! I’m so happy to hear you’re using my recipes and learning Korean cooking. It’s great that you are in Seoul and have access to all Korean ingredients. Although we have pretty good selections here in the DC area, we still have much more limited Korean ingredients here. Happy Korean cooking!

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    75. Anonymous says

      December 04, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      Can I use this recipe with chicken?

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      • Hyosun Ro says

        December 05, 2013 at 1:07 pm

        Yes you can.

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    76. Anonymous says

      October 08, 2012 at 10:48 pm

      Have been using this recipe for a while now…….everyone that eats it loves it…..absolute crowd pleaser, so just want to thank you and share some love….

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    77. Anonymous says

      August 03, 2012 at 2:09 pm

      This is absolutely delicious! We had it two days in a row, couldn’t stop.

      Excuse me now, while I try every recipe on this blog!

      :))

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    78. Hyosun Ro says

      June 24, 2011 at 3:25 am

      Thank you, Sophia! Hope you had a great dinner with your family.

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    79. Sophia K. says

      June 23, 2011 at 1:27 pm

      Hello! I came across your blog and I really love your recipes. It’s nice to have pictures too! It’s so hard to find korean recipes with the correct measurements . . so thanks for posting ! I’m trying your jeyuk bokkeum tonight and I can’t wait . . . I know my family is going to love it!

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    80. Ali says

      July 08, 2010 at 1:42 am

      Hi Hyosun! You have a really wonderful blog. Your photos are incredible and bring your meals to life. Dweji bulgogi is my favorite Korean dish – my husband and I order it every time we go to our friend’s family’s Korean restaurant in Fairfax.

      Keep it up – I’m really looking forward to reading more posts from you. How great that our paths crossed tonight 🙂

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    81. Hyosun Ro says

      June 09, 2010 at 12:57 am

      Thank you, Judy! You’re so kind. This was good. My family enjoyed it.

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    82. Judy says

      June 08, 2010 at 4:41 am

      Hi Hyosun, This dish looks delicious! All of your dishes look so much better than what I see at the Korean restaurants in my neighborhood. 🙂

      Reply
    83. Hyosun Ro says

      June 01, 2010 at 1:58 am

      Thank you, Soyeon!

      Reply
    84. csk says

      June 01, 2010 at 1:38 am

      Your pictures look great! They really pop and the color is perfect.

      Reply
    85. Hyosun Ro says

      May 31, 2010 at 7:44 pm

      Thank you for visiting! Your blog looks amazing, so I added to the list of blogs I am following. I am very happy to meet a Korean food blogger and share the experience.

      Reply
    86. beyondkimchee says

      May 30, 2010 at 4:16 pm

      I just came across to your blog and so thrilled to see your recipes. I am also Korean food blogger as well (I am a newbie in blogging though).
      It is nice to see more and more people enjoying Korean food and searching for the recipes these days. Thanks for sharing these recipes and hope to communicate with you through our blog. I am following you.

      Reply
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