Quick & easy Korean pork

Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Quick & easy Korean pork
30 min.
4
856kcal

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If you're looking to spice up your weeknight dinner routine, this Quick & Easy Korean Pork recipe is your perfect solution! Bursting with flavor and crafted from just a handful of fresh ingredients, this dish is not only dairy-free but also can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy individuals and families alike.

The succulent pork belly, marinated in a harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, will leave your taste buds dancing. By using fresh Conference pears, garlic, and ginger, you create a deliciously aromatic marinade that enhances the natural richness of the pork. As it grills to perfection, the meat develops a beautiful char that adds depth to each bite.

Serve it alongside tender lettuce leaves and fluffy white short-grain rice for a delightful texture that complements the juicy pork beautifully. Whether you're enjoying this dish for lunch or dinner, the fun lies in the assembly! Wrap a piece of pork and rice in the lettuce for a refreshing bite that bursts with flavor.

Best of all, this recipe caters to various dining occasions, from casual family meals to sophisticated dinner events. Impress your loved ones with this delectable Korean-inspired dish that is sure to satisfy and leave them craving more!

Ingredients

  • 500 pork belly thin canned (you can ask your butcher to do this)
  • large lettuce white such as little gem or iceberg, leaves washed and separated, cooked short-grain rice, to serve
  •  pears cored peeled
  • 0.5  onion white
  •  garlic clove 
  • piece ginger 
  •  spring onion 
  • tbsp soya sauce 
  • tbsp brown sugar 
  • tbsp sesame oil toasted
  • tbsp korean honey citron tea paste or any asian chilli paste)
  • tbsp soy bean paste 
  • 1.5 tbsp korean honey citron tea paste 
  • tbsp mirin 
  • tsp sesame oil 
  • tsp sesame seed 
  • 0.5  spring onion white finely chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Put all the ingredients for the marinade in a food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste, then pour over the sliced pork. You can now cook the meat straight away, but for best results allow it to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 mins.
  2. Make the ssamjang sauce (if using) by mixing all of the ingredients together, then set aside.
  3. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat and cook the pork in batches for 2-3 mins each side until charred and cooked through.
  4. Serve with white rice and a few lettuce leaves. To eat, place a small scoop of rice in a leaf, then a piece of pork, smear with ssamjang sauce (if using) and wrap up.

Nutrition Facts

Calories856kcal
Protein7.42%
Fat74.07%
Carbs18.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.69
Glycemic Load
5.68
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.057391228883%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.83mg
Catechin
0.24mg
Epigallocatechin
0.53mg
Epicatechin
3.35mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Apigenin
0.25mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.96mg
Kaempferol
0.44mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
6.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:855.73kcal
42.79%
Fat:71.62g
110.19%
Saturated Fat:24.93g
155.8%
Carbohydrates:40.27g
13.42%
Net Carbohydrates:34.09g
12.39%
Sugar:24.58g
27.32%
Cholesterol:90mg
30%
Sodium:670.96mg
29.17%
Alcohol:0.85g
100%
Alcohol %:0.23%
100%
Protein:16.15g
32.3%
Vitamin K:59.62µg
56.78%
Vitamin B1:0.62mg
41.12%
Vitamin B3:6.7mg
33.49%
Fiber:6.18g
24.72%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.63%
Vitamin A:1057.26IU
21.15%
Phosphorus:210.09mg
21.01%
Potassium:724.31mg
20.69%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.57%
Vitamin C:14.85mg
18%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.84%
Folate:70.81µg
17.7%
Vitamin B12:1.05µg
17.5%
Selenium:11.15µg
15.93%
Copper:0.25mg
12.68%
Iron:2.27mg
12.61%
Zinc:1.8mg
12.03%
Magnesium:33.91mg
8.48%
Calcium:72.72mg
7.27%
Vitamin E:1.07mg
7.14%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
5.98%