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Korean Pork Barbecue

URL: https://www.askchefdennis.com/korean-pork-barbecue/

Ingredients

Marinade

  • ¼ cup Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • ¼ cup dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 pounds pork tenderloins

Barbecue Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup light Karo® Syrup
  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Serving

  • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced (green part only)

Instructions

  1. Trim the pork tenderloin, removing any silver skin and unwanted fat.
  2. Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Place the pork tenderloins in a large zippered plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, add sesame oil, onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the remaining barbecue sauce ingredients, stir well, and bring to a light boil for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  7. Remove the pork from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
  8. Place the pork on a roasting pan and brush liberally with barbecue sauce. Bake for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven, flip the pork, brush with more barbecue sauce, and return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
  10. Check the internal temperature of the pork, aiming for 145°F for medium-rare.
  11. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into ¼ inch thick pieces.
  12. Serve the sliced pork on a dish, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions, alongside your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
620
Total fat
23g
Total carbohydrates
54g
Total protein
52g
Sodium
2386mg
Cholesterol
147mg

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