Jeyuk Bokkeum
Spicy gochujang-marinated pork stir-fried with onion.
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Join HomecookedIngredients
- 600 g Pork belly
- 3 tbsp Gochujang
- 1 tbsp Gochugaru
- 1 Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 3 Scallions (optional)
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil (optional)
Method
- Slice the pork, onion, and garlic.
- Mix the gochujang, gochugaru, soy, sesame oil, and sugar into a marinade and toss the pork to coat.
- Let the pork rest in the marinade for 15 minutes.
- Stir-fry the pork and onion in the oil over high heat until caramelised and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Scatter scallions and serve with rice.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Jeyuk Bokkeum
Jeyuk bokkeum is a fiery Korean stir-fry of pork marinated in gochujang and cooked hot and fast with onion. A staple of casual Korean restaurants and home kitchens alike, it's one of the go-to spicy pork dishes that anchors a bowl of rice and a spread of banchan. The heat and depth come from the marinade: gochujang for its fermented, savory-sweet chili base, gochugaru for extra pepper warmth, plus soy, sesame oil, and a touch of sugar that helps the pork caramelize. Fatty pork belly is the classic cut here, its richness standing up to the bold seasoning.
Eating it is an exercise in balance, the searing chili heat cut by the sweetness in the marinade and the fat of the pork, with onions turning soft and jammy in the process. It's typically served with steamed rice and often wrapped in lettuce leaves with a smear of ssamjang, letting each bite temper the spice. What makes this version work is the quick rest in the marinade followed by a hard, high-heat stir-fry, which chars the edges of the pork and cooks off the raw sting of the gochujang, leaving a glossy, caramelized coating. Scallions scattered at the end add a fresh, sharp finish.
Jeyuk Bokkeum: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Jeyuk Bokkeum?
One serving of Jeyuk Bokkeum has about 944 calories, with 16g of protein, 15g of carbs, 91g of fat and 2g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Jeyuk Bokkeum gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Gochujang, Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for those ingredients to make it gluten-free.
How long does Jeyuk Bokkeum take to make?
About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 18 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Jeyuk Bokkeum?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out scallions, toasted sesame oil — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Jeyuk Bokkeum make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.