Korean Spicy Gochujang Pork Steaks

Ingredients

Estimated total cost: €17.45 · €2.91/serving

• 8 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed (crushing garlic releases more flavor)Est. price €0.40–€0.80
• 1 2-inch knob of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (peeling ginger with a spoon works well)Est. price €0.30–€0.60
• 1/2 cup of dry sakeEst. price €2.50–€4.50
• 1/2 cup of gochujang, a spicy Korean chili paste (adjust the amount based on your spice preference)Est. price €3.00–€5.50
• 1/2 cup of mirin, a sweet Japanese rice wine (perfect for adding a touch of sweetness)Est. price €2.00–€3.50
• 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, plus extra for grilling (brush oil on the grill grates before cooking)Est. price €0.25–€0.45
• 1 1/2 pounds of pork shoulder (Boston butt) without skin or bones, sliced 3/4 inch thick (marinate the pork for extra tenderness)Est. price €9.00–€14.00

Steps

1. 1

   In a blender, combine garlic, ginger, sake, gochujang, mirin, and 1/4 cup of oil to create a smooth mixture. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for later use and refrigerate it. Place the pork in a large dish and coat it with the rest of the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning the pork occasionally to ensure even marination.

2. 2

   Begin by preheating the grill to a medium-high temperature and oiling the grate. Take the pork out of the marinade and place it on the grill. While grilling, brush the pork with the marinade set aside earlier, rotating it occasionally. If there are flare-ups, move the pork to a cooler section of the grill. Cook until reaching your preferred level of doneness, which should take around 8-10 minutes for a medium-rare result.

3. 3

   Allow the pork to rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes after transfer, then proceed to slice it thinly against the grain.

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• Cultural note

  Korean Spicy Gochujang Pork Steaks are a popular dish in Korean cuisine, known for their bold and spicy flavors. Gochujang, a fermented chili paste, and mirin, a sweet rice wine, are key ingredients that contribute to the dish's unique taste. Pork is a commonly used meat in Korean cooking, and grilling is a traditional…

• Seasonal note

  Korean Spicy Gochujang Pork Steaks are perfect for grilling in the summer months when fresh and flavorful ingredients like garlic and ginger are abundant. However, you can enjoy this dish year-round with the availability of pantry staples like gochujang and mirin.

• Health note

  Korean Spicy Gochujang Pork Steaks are a good source of protein, providing 24g per serving. However, they are high in calories (480) and fat (32g), with a significant amount of saturated fat (8g) and cholesterol (70mg). It also contains a moderate amount of carbohydrates (16g) and sugar (10g). The dish provides vitamin…