The brisket bulgogi slider became so popular at Danji that I decided to make another version. Jeyuk bokkeum is a popular Korean dish made with gochujang (Korean red chili paste) and pork. The fermented chili paste adds a nice kick and a deep, complex flavor. In Korea, jeyuk bokkeum is served as a main dish along with rice and banchan. Because of the gochujang, the meat burns easily when grilled, so it’s not often found in tableside barbecue restaurants. Traditionally, thinly sliced pork shoulder is used, but for these sliders, I use pork belly, because it is more flavorful and has a softer texture. And the fat from the belly is easily absorbed into the bun, which adds to the deliciousness!
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 12 sliders (serves 4—or 2 hungry people)
Ingredients
Marinade:
To serve:
Preparation
Step 1
To make the marinade, put the onion, gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, sake, mirin, and sesame oil in a bowl and mix well to combine. Add the pork and turn to coat the meat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Step 2
The next day, set a large sauté pan over medium heat. Once it’s hot, add the pork, working in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan and leaving any liquid in the bowl. Cook, stirring occasionally and flipping the meat, until lightly caramelized and golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes. (If you overcrowd the pan, the meat will steam instead of sear.) Transfer to a platter.
Step 3
When the meat is cooked, open the buns, butter the interiors, and toast them until they are a light golden brown.
Step 4
To serve, spread both cut sides of each bun with a healthy smear of mayo and pile the spicy pork generously on the bottoms of the buns. Top with the sliced cucumbers. Serve immediately.
Cooks' Note:
Step 5
The pork belly must be marinated overnight. You can also grill the pork on an outdoor grill over a high flame. The sugars in the marinade will char and caramelize, giving you a more interesting texture and flavor, but be careful not to burn the pork.
Recipe notes
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