Korean-Style Pork Ssam
A Korean-inspired pork dish served with a sweet and spicy sauce, wrapped in a crispy lettuce leaf.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork shoulderthinly sliced
- ●2 teaspoons Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)or to taste
- ●1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 tablespoon Gingergrated
- ●2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- ●1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- ●4-6 leaves Lettuce leaves (such as napa or romaine)
- ●1 tablespoon Rich sesame oilfor brushing
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together chili flakes, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
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2. Add the sliced pork to the marinade and toss to coat.
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3. Let the pork marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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4. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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5. Remove the pork from the marinade and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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6. Brush the lettuce leaves with sesame oil.
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7. Assemble the ssam by placing a few pieces of pork onto a lettuce leaf, followed by a spoonful of the marinade sauce.
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8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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9. Cook the pork to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) to ensure food safety.
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10. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.