Instant Pot Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi
Instant Pot Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi is a savory delight that brings the vibrant flavors of Korea right to your kitchen. This dish features tender pork shoulder marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot for a quick yet satisfying meal. Serve it over rice or wrap it in lettuce for a delightful dining experience that will impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Add pork pieces to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and cook sliced onions until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Add marinated pork and all marinade ingredients into the pot. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Perform a quick release of steam. Stir well before serving over rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For an extra kick, add more gochujang during cooking. - Substitute pork with chicken or tofu for different variations.