Korean BBQ Style Pork Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps ( 돼지 불고기 쌈밥) | Easy and Simple Recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin is less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat profile, while canola oil is more affordable.

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha can offer a similar heat with fewer calories, while chili paste is budget-friendly.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is often cheaper.

Prepare the spicy bulgogi sauce by combining sliced pork, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cooking wine, gochujang, red pepper powder, corn syrup, apple juice, apple sauce, minced garlic, and pepper in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix the ingredients for the seasoned soybean paste (Ssamjang) by combining Doenjang, Gochujang, corn syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, and sesame seeds.

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the marinated pork until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

While the pork cooks, prepare the lettuce leaves, onion, green onions, and red sweet pepper for garnish.

Once the pork is cooked, serve it with cooked rice, lettuce leaves, and the spicy bulgogi sauce and seasoned soybean paste.

Cooking Techniques

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