Korean Bulgogi-Style Smoked Pork

Korean Bulgogi-Style Smoked Pork
MarinadePorkHot SmokingMedium6-8 hrs72-74 °C110-120 °CApple + Cherry

This recipe combines the classic flavors of Korean bulgogi with the deep smokiness of hot smoking. Soy sauce, sesame, and pear puree create a tender, savory crust. The result is juicy, aromatic meat with a Far Eastern character.

Ingredients(for 1 kg)

Soy sauce60 ml
Pear puree40 g
Sesame oil15 ml
Garlic, minced10 g
Ginger, grated8 g
Brown sugar20 g
Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)10 g

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Instructions

1

Marinating

12-24 hours

Mix all marinade ingredients thoroughly. Submerge pork and marinate covered in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours.

2

Preparation

30 minutes

Remove meat from marinade, pat dry, and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat smoker to 110-120 °C.

3

Smoking

6-8 hours

Place meat on the grate and smoke with apple and cherry wood until an internal temperature of 72-74 °C is reached.

4

Resting

15 minutes

Wrap meat in aluminum foil and rest for 15 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.

Pro Tip

Pear puree contains natural enzymes that tenderize the meat – substituting with other fruit juice is not recommended.

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