Sticky Korean Orange Pork
Alexandra ClarkSticky Orange Pork with Korean BBQ Spice Blend
Alexa “Lex” Clark
Asian-inspired
Dinner
If you love vibrant, flavour-packed meals that come together quickly, this Sticky Orange Pork with Korean BBQ Spice Blend is a must-try. Combining the zesty brightness of orange with an addictive Korean-inspired spice mix, this recipe delivers tender pork coated in a sticky, finger-licking sauce. It’s an easy dish that will elevate your weeknight dinner routine while catering to your craving for something sweet, savory, and just a touch spicy. Let’s dive into how to make this crowd-pleaser in your own kitchen!
A tempting pork dish that balances the sweet and tangy flavours of orange sauce with a smoky, spicy Korean BBQ spice blend. Perfectly sticky, tender pork pieces make this an irresistible meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 700g/ 1.5 lbs pork shoulder or pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
Marinade
- 1T Korean BBQ blend
- 1T Soy Sauce
- 1T Shaoxing Wine or Sherry
- 3T Orange Juice
- 1T Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce
- ½c honey or maple syrup (Canadian favourite!)
- 2T Gochujang or Sriracha
- 1T Rice Vinegar
- 1T Orange Juice
Optional
- 2t Dried Orange peel
- ¼c red pepper - julienned
- ¼c orange slices - thinly sliced, skin on
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onion
Directions
Mix Korean BBQ Blend with soya sauce, shaoxing/sherry, orange juice, and cornstarch to make the marinade (for velveting the pork)
Slice pork into thin strips
Add pork to marinade
Mix honey, gochujang/sriracha, vinegar and orange juice for sauce. If using orange peel, add it now to give it time to hydrate
In a wok or pan on high, cook pork.
Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes
If using, add peppers and sliced oranges for 1-2 minutes
Add sauce to the pan, and coat everything thoroughly
Cook until sticky and thick.
Serving
Serve over rice or noodles, or in lettuce wraps
Sticky Orange Pork with Korean BBQ Spice Blend
Alexa “Lex” Clark
Asian-inspired
Dinner
If you love vibrant, flavour-packed meals that come together quickly, this Sticky Orange Pork with Korean BBQ Spice Blend is a must-try. Combining the zesty brightness of orange with an addictive Korean-inspired spice mix, this recipe delivers tender pork coated in a sticky, finger-licking sauce. It’s an easy dish that will elevate your weeknight dinner routine while catering to your craving for something sweet, savory, and just a touch spicy. Let’s dive into how to make this crowd-pleaser in your own kitchen!
A tempting pork dish that balances the sweet and tangy flavours of orange sauce with a smoky, spicy Korean BBQ spice blend. Perfectly sticky, tender pork pieces make this an irresistible meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 700g/ 1.5 lbs pork shoulder or pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
Marinade
- 1T Korean BBQ blend
- 1T Soy Sauce
- 1T Shaoxing Wine or Sherry
- 3T Orange Juice
- 1T Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce
- ½c honey or maple syrup (Canadian favourite!)
- 2T Gochujang or Sriracha
- 1T Rice Vinegar
- 1T Orange Juice
Optional
- 2t Dried Orange peel
- ¼c red pepper - julienned
- ¼c orange slices - thinly sliced, skin on
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onion
Directions
Mix Korean BBQ Blend with soya sauce, shaoxing/sherry, orange juice, and cornstarch to make the marinade (for velveting the pork)
Slice pork into thin strips
Add pork to marinade
Mix honey, gochujang/sriracha, vinegar and orange juice for sauce. If using orange peel, add it now to give it time to hydrate
In a wok or pan on high, cook pork.
Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes
If using, add peppers and sliced oranges for 1-2 minutes
Add sauce to the pan, and coat everything thoroughly
Cook until sticky and thick.
Serving
Serve over rice or noodles, or in lettuce wraps
