Instant Pot Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi
Instant Pot Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi is a flavor-packed dish that brings the bold tastes of Korea to your table in just 30 minutes. With tender pork marinated in a perfect balance of spicy gochujang, savory soy sauce, and sweet brown sugar, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. Serve it over rice or wrapped in lettuce for a deliciously satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- For Garnishing: 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Pork: In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil. Toss in pork strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sauté the Marinade: Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add marinated pork and cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- 3. Pressure Cook: Secure lid and set to high pressure for 15 minutes.
- 4. Quick Release: Carefully release steam by moving the valve away from sealing.
- 5. Thicken the Sauce: Switch back to sauté mode and simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- 6. Serve Hot: Plate the bulgogi and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added vegetables, consider including bell peppers or zucchini. - Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of gochujang according to your preference.