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A bowl of Korean ground pork topped with cilantro.
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5 from 1 vote

Korean Ground Pork

Quick and easy to make, this dish has bold, spicy flavours. This versatile dish can be served over rice in lettuce wraps.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: pork
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground pork
  • Tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 Tbsp gochujang paste
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • tsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • chopped cilantro, (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and heat for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add ground pork, and cook until browned, about 4-6 minutes, stirring to break up pork.
  • Add grated ginger, gochujang paste, honey, broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  • Stir and cook over medium-low heat until liquid reduces and meat starts to get crispy bits, stirring occasionally, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve with sliced green onions and cilantro on top.