Grilled Marinated Pork Skewers

Grilled Marinated Pork Recipe (Bulgogi Style)

Flexible Pork Bulgogi Recipe

Craving for some spicy-salty Korean barbecue goodness but lacking Korean chile paste and red pepper powder? This adaptable Pork Bulgogi recipe has got you covered!

Shopping List:- Korean red pepper flakes (unavailable? Use cayenne pepper or Aleppo pepper flakes)- Korean chile paste (replaceable with a mix of hot sauce and brown sugar, or ssamjang)

These magical ingredients give the dish its signature spicy-salty flair. Find Korean red pepper flakes in spice sections, while the chile paste can be sourced from Asian markets or online.

What's Cooking:- Korean chile paste or kochujang imparts a spicy kick that enhances soups, marinades, and salad dressings. Refrigerate it after opening.

This recipe is part of our Korean barbecue lineup.

Serves: 4 to 6
Difficulty: A breeze!
Total: 25 minutes, plus freezing and marinating time
Active: 25 minutes

Ingredients (10–12, adjust for substitutes)

2 pounds pork butt
6 medium scallions, white and green parts cut into 3-inch pieces
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, grated
Korean chile paste (or use hot sauce + brown sugar mix if unavailable)
Sesame oil (toasted recommended)
Soy sauce
Red pepper flakes (or cayenne pepper or Aleppo pepper flakes)
Sesame seeds
Granulated sugar
Sake or mirin

Instructions

Freeze pork for 45 minutes until firm, then slice into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Keep aside.
In a resealable bag or non-reactive bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, adjusting them based on your chile paste substitute. Add meat slices and marinate for 1 hour or overnight.
Heat the grill to high (about 400°F), oil it, and let the pork come to room temperature while heating. Grill uncovered, flipping rarely, until crispy and charred (about 10-15 minutes).

Enjoy your delicious, customized Pork Bulgogi! Play around with different flavor combinations, and don't forget to serve it with kimchi or sides of your choice.

Substitutions and Adjustments:- Use cayenne pepper or Aleppo pepper flakes in place of Korean red pepper flakes, adjusting based on heat preferences.- Replace Korean chile paste with a mixture of hot sauce and brown sugar to replicate its sweetness and heat.- For a truer gochujang taste, use ssamjang, a savory, slightly less spicy paste that includes gochujang.

Modified Recipe:

```pythondef pork_bulgogi_modifier(): ingredients = { 'pork': '1 lb thinly sliced', 'red_pepper_flakes_sub': '1/2 tsp (cayenne or Aleppo)', 'chile_paste_sub': '2 tbsp hot sauce + 1 tsp brown sugar (omit if using ssamjang)', 'garlic': '2 cloves minced', 'ginger': '1 tsp grated', 'soy_sauce': '2 tbsp', 'sesame_oil': '1 tsp', 'green_onions': 'chopped (optional)' }

pork_bulgogi_modifier()```

The Pork Bulgogi recipe can be adjusted to fit uncategorized ingredients, such as substituting cayenne pepper or Aleppo pepper flakes for Korean red pepper flakes.
Nutrition-conscious individuals can explore reducing the sugar content in the marinade by using less; alternatively, they may opt for the '.ff1e12dfe4dc59b9a8e65708e2ce86ae' healthier variant of this recipe.
Kimchee, a traditional Korean side dish, complements the flavors of this Pork Bulgogi dish perfectly, enhancing its menu appeal.
If seeking a simpler version of the recipe, the provided 'modified recipe' block offers a streamlined, easier-to-follow format for the Pork Bulgogi, making it accessible to both novice and seasoned kitchen enthusiasts.