Korean Pork Bulgogi Recipe (Spicy & Non-Spicy Option)

5 from 7 votes

Korean Pork Bulgogi Recipe (Spicy & Non-Spicy Option)

Delicious and easy Korean pork bulgogi recipe with the most addicting sauce that can be made spicy or mild. This version is gluten-free and soy free and PACKED with delicious flavors. Making a popular Korean BBQ dish at home has never been easier!

Prep Time35

Cook Time10

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: korean stir fried pork, pork bulgogi marinade, pork bulgogi recipe, spicy pork bulgogi

Servings: servings

Calories: 378kcal

Ingredients

1 lb pork tenderloin or pork shoulder, thinly sliced
1/3 cup coconut aminos
1/2 tsp sea salt or more to taste
1 tbsp sesame oil omit of AIP
2 tsp Korean chili flakes gochugaru (optional - omit for AIP) *See notes for spicy version
3 cloves garlic
1 inch fresh ginger
1/4 apple cored and chopped - or use half, if you like sweeter
1 medium onion sliced
2-3 tbsp avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil
1 carrot sliced thinly
1/2 zucchini sliced thinly into half moons
Chopped green onions for garnish
Sesame seeds for garnish - omit for AIP

Instructions

Place thinly sliced pork in a resealable bag or glass container.
Add coconut aminos, salt, sesame oil, chili flakes, garlic, ginger, and apple in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour over the pork, toss together, and cover. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, or longer in the fridge.
Drain the pork, saving the marinade.
Add 1 tbsp oil to a large skillet over medium high heat, until sizzling hot. Working in batches, add meat to the pan in single layer for 2 minutes per side. Add more oil to the pan as you work the next batch, if needed. Set aside the meat in a bowl.
Add another tbsp of oil, then add onion, carrot, and zucchini. Stir cooking for about 3-5 minutes until the veggies are crunchy tender.
Add the meat back into the pan, then pour in the marinade. Cook stirring for 1 minute until until the meat is heated though and the marinade is bubbling. Add more salt if needed.
Serve warm with rice or cauliflower rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

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Notes

Expert Tips

Spice Level: As written, this recipe is mild. To make a spicy pork bulgogi recipe add 1 tbsp of gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), along with 2½ tbsp of gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) in the marinade.

Serving Tips

This dish is best served with a bowl of rice and some banchan (Korean side dishes) like kimchi or pickled vegetables, as well as lettuce leaves or perilla leaves for wrapping the pork slices.
If you are paleo or Whole30, it's delicious with cauliflower rice as well.
The combination of tender, flavorful pork, along with the various side dishes, creates a delicious and satisfying meal.

Storage Tips

You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave.

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