Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb / 500g boneless pork shoulder ((excess fat trimmed) (Note 1))
  • 1 small pear (, grated (1/2 cup) (or nashi pear OR apple) (Note 2))
  • 1/2 medium onion (, grated (1/4 cup) (brown, white or yellow))
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (, minced or finely chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (, crushed)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce ((all purpose or light soy sauce))
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp gochujang ((Korean Hot Pepper Paste) OR see Note 3 for substitution)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 garlic (, minced)
  • 1 onion (, halved and sliced (brown, white or yellow))
  • 1 scallion/shallot stalk (, sliced)
  • Sesame seeds
  • Rice

Instruction

  • Cut pork into thin slices. If using pork shoulder, as I did, halve it lengthwise to form two long pieces, then slice the pieces. See photo below.
  • Combine Marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add pork. Marinate for 30 minutes, or overnight.
  • To cook, heat oil in a large non stick skillet (Note 4) over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes until translucent. Add pork and cook for 5 minutes or until dark golden and caramelised, and just cooked through.
  • Serve immediately with rice - or for a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice! Garnish with sliced shallots and sesame seeds.