Spicy Gochujang Pork Skewers
Spicy Gochujang Pork Skewers
Ingredients
For the Pork Skewers
- 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the Gochujang Marinade
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the gochujang marinade: gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the cubed pork shoulder to the marinade. Toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or preheat your broiler to high. If using a grill, lightly oil the grates.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Thread the marinated pork cubes onto the soaked bamboo skewers, leaving a small space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Place the skewers on the preheated grill or under the broiler. Grill or broil for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and nicely caramelized. Be careful not to burn the honey in the marinade.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove skewers from the heat. If desired, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Gochujang Pork Skewers
Ingredients
For the Pork Skewers
- 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the Gochujang Marinade
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the gochujang marinade: gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the cubed pork shoulder to the marinade. Toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or preheat your broiler to high. If using a grill, lightly oil the grates.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Thread the marinated pork cubes onto the soaked bamboo skewers, leaving a small space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Place the skewers on the preheated grill or under the broiler. Grill or broil for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and nicely caramelized. Be careful not to burn the honey in the marinade.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove skewers from the heat. If desired, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
⏱️ 2 min