Sticky Korean Orange Pork
Alexandra ClarkShare
Inspired by a craving, this Sticky Korean Orange Pork dish was born using our Korean BBQ Spice Blend. It brings a lovely combination of garlic, ginger and a dash of sesame to this pork and orange dish.
It's quick and easy, and you can throw in any veggies you'd like or have them on the side. You can also use the left overs in a sandwich or a wrap even a lettuce wrap if you want to mix things up a bit. And I know you do, because you are here.
Sticky Orange Pork with Korean BBQ Spice Blend
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
Asian-inspired
Author:
Alexa “Lex” Clark
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
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700g/ 1.5 lbs pork shoulder or pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
Marinade
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1T Korean BBQ blend
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1T Soy Sauce
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1T Shaoxing Wine or Sherry
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3T Orange Juice
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1T Cornstarch
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce
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½c honey or maple syrup (Canadian favourite!)
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2T Gochujang or Sriracha
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1T Rice Vinegar
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1T Orange Juice
Optional
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2t Dried Orange peel
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¼c red pepper - julienned
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¼c orange slices - thinly sliced, skin on
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1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
Garnish
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Sesame seeds
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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
Recipe Note
Pro Tips
- For extra depth, marinate the pork in the Korean BBQ spice blend for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Double the sauce and freeze for later.
Flavour Bumps
- Can't get enough ginger? Grate 1tsp of ginger directly into the pan as the pork finishes cooking
- Love garlic? Simply add up to 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pan with the peppers and orange slices.
- Fresh OJ! Use fresh orange juice for the best natural sweetness.
- Want MORE spice? Hit it with more gochugaru/sriracha (Lex uses her homemade sriracha because she has it) or throw in some extra Korean Chili Flakes if you have them. So good!
- Less Spice? If you prefer less heat, reduce or eliminate the gochugaru/sriracha, the Korean BBQ has just little chili flake just enough to notice.
- ZERO Spice? Use our Bulgogi Blend instead of the Korean BBQ Blend. It does have sugar in it, but the rest of the flavours too.
Quick Hacks
- Swap pork for chicken thighs if desired—cook time is about the same.
- Double the sauce and drizzle over steamed vegetables for a flavour boost!
- Don't have any Korean BBQ, you can use our Bulgogi Blend instead. It will make a sweeter marinade.
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