Korean · Lunch
Spicy Pork Sandwich
Gochujang-marinated pork shoulder, thinly sliced and pan-seared, piled onto a toasted bun with quick-pickled cucumber and a scallion-gochujang mayo. Sweet, garlicky heat from the marinade balances against tangy pickled crunch, finished with a scatter of sesame seeds and fresh scallion for a Korean-inspired handheld lunch.
$5
20 minsPrep
12 minsCook
32 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
612Calories
33.2gProtein
33.8gFat
42.5gCarbs
14.2gSugar
3.1gFiber
1580mgSodium
102mgChol
8.9gSat Fat
620mgPotassium
95mgCalcium
3.1mgIron
0.9mcgVitamin B12
6.5mgVitamin C
gluten-free-adaptable
spice-route
all-time-classics
Instructions
1
Prep
Slice pork shoulder thinly against the grain. Whisk gochujang, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and rice vinegar until smooth.
2
Marinate
Toss pork with marinade, cover and refrigerate 30 minutes until flavored throughout.
3
Macerate
Toss cucumber slices with rice vinegar and sugar; let sit 15 minutes at room temperature until softened.
4
Sear
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear pork slices in single layers 3 to 4 minutes per side until edges char and meat is cooked through, working in batches.
5
Whisk
Stir mayonnaise and gochujang together until evenly combined. Split and toast bun cut-side down over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
6
Build
Spread gochujang mayo on both bun halves, layer seared pork on bottom, top with pickled cucumber, scallion and sesame seeds.
7
Plate
Close sandwich with top bun, place on plate and cut diagonally in half if desired.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 400g400g pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp gochujang
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp2 tsp rice vinegar
- 22 hamburger bun
- 11 cucumber
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp rice vinegar (for pickling cucumber)
- 2 tsp2 tsp sugar (for pickling cucumber)
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp1 tsp gochujang (for mayo)
- 22 scallion
- 1 tsp1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp2 tsp vegetable oil
