Easy Non-Spicy Pork Bulgogi (25 Minutes)
Tender, juicy pork belly cooks in a sweet and savory glaze with lightly browned edges. This easy non-spicy pork bulgogi recipe is ready in just 25 minutes. It delivers the rich flavor of Korean pork bulgogi without the spicy heat.
Ingredients
- ½ lb pork belly thinly sliced (skinless kind)
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds toasted kind
Marinade:
- ½ cup onion julienned
- 1 green onions cut into 1" long pieces
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted kind
- ½ tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the pork belly strips into 2.5 to 3-inch long pieces.
- Transfer the pork belly to a large mixing bowl. Add all the marinade ingredients and mix until evenly coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork and all the marinade to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is no longer pink.
- Continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated and the remaining marinade has thickened into a glaze. For tender pork, cook for 6 to 7 minutes total and make sure it reaches at least 145°F internally. For crispier, browned edges, cook for 8 to 9 minutes total, stirring minimally during the final few minutes.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg