Spicy Kimchi-Infused Pork Bulgogi
Tender marinated pork slices grilled to perfection and layered with tangy kimchi for a bold Korean flavor explosion. This Korean recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, kimchi, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup, chopped kimchi
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 stalks, sliced green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine pork shoulder, 1/4 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, gochujang, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Step 2: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped kimchi to the marinade, stir, then transfer pork mixture to the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side until caramelized and nearly cooked through.
- Step 3: Remove pork from heat, top with remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce and sliced green onions. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
