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Braised Spicy Bulgogi Pork

By Vanessa and Kim Pham

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2 Servings

Braised Spicy Bulgogi Pork
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Yield: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Omsom Korean Spicy Bulgogi Starter
  • 1 lb boneless skinless pork shoulder
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced with green + white parts separated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1⁄2 sweet onion, sliced
  • 1⁄4 tsp salt
  • 1⁄8 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
  • sesame seeds, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut the pork shoulder into 2”x2” cubes and place in a bowl.
  2. Marinate pork with Korean Spicy Bulgogi starter, garlic, salt, and black pepper for at least 20 Minutes (overnight for bolder flavor).
  3. Turn on the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add oil. Once hot, add onion and white part of the scallions. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 Minute.
  4. Add pork and any remaining sauce from bowl and brown for about 3-5 Minutes.
  5. Press Cancel to turn off Sauté mode and add chicken broth. Stir and scrape bottom of pot well.
  6. Close the lid, turn the steam vent to Seal, and pressure cook on High pressure for 15 Minutes.
  7. Once pressure cooking is done, turn steam vent to Vent for a quick release.
  8. Safely remove the lid and skim out the top layer of fat.
  9. Turn on Sauté mode and reduce sauce until thicker, about 4-5 Minutes.
  10. Serve pork and sauce into a serving bowl and garnish with remaining scallions and sesame seeds (optional).

About the chef

Vanessa and Kim Pham

Vanessa and Kim Pham

Vanessa and Kim Pham are the sisters and co-founders of Omsom, a company dedicated to reclaiming and celebrating the rich diversity of Asian flavors, stories, and communities. As daughters of Vietnamese refugees, they grew up at their family’s kitchen counter, where they watched their Mẹ cook traditional Vietnamese dinners from scratch—her love language to them. Before launching Omsom, Vanessa and Kim built their careers in startups and consulting, but eventually returned to their roots to create a brand that reflects their heritage and passions. With Omsom, they aim to proudly bring authentic Asian flavors to kitchens everywhere, while honoring the complexity and vibrancy of their cultural background.

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