Fast Korean Pork w/ Quick Korean Marinade
A fast and easy Korean inspired marinade for beef, pork or chicken. Slightly adapted from Bon Appetit, November, 2015.
Prep Time40 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon peeled grated ginger
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 lb. boneless short ribs boneless pork loin, hanger steak or chicken, sliced into very thin strips
- 1 Tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
- Kosher salt to season
- 3 scallions or green onions thinly sliced
In a large bowl or zip-lock bag mix first 7 ingredients; applesauce to sesame oil. Add meat.
Allow to meat to marinate a minimum of 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 8 hours in the fridge.
Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
Lightly season meat with salt, and add meat, in small batches, cook in a single layer without moving, until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and crisp at edges, about 2 minutes longer.
Serve with sliced green onions.