Korean Spicy Marinated Pork (Dae Ji Bool Gogi)

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds (900 grams) boneless, skinless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup (240 ml) soy sauce
• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) Korean red pepper powder (gochugaru)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) minced garlic
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) black pepper

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 2 hours

Difficulty Level:

• 2 out of 5 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the pork cubes, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, red pepper powder, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, onion powder, and black pepper. Toss well to combine.
2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
4. Spread the marinated pork evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
5. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 15 grams
• Saturated Fat: 5 grams
• Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
• Sodium: 700 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams
• Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Juicy and tender pork with a sweet and spicy flavor
• Bold red color from the red pepper powder
• Aromatic and savory from the garlic and ginger

User Comments:

• "This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork was so flavorful and tender, and the sauce had a perfect balance of sweet and spicy."
• "I loved how easy it was to make this recipe. It only took a few minutes to prepare, and the results were restaurant-quality."
• "I served this dish over rice with some steamed vegetables, and it was a hit with my family. They raved about how delicious it was."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find Korean red pepper powder, you can substitute with paprika or chili powder.
• If you don't have time to marinate the pork overnight, you can marinate it for at least 30 minutes.
• To make the dish even spicier, you can add more red pepper powder.