Dwaeji-gogi Duruchigi (Grandma Son Ye-soon's 71-Year Secret Spicy Stir-fried Pork)
Indulge in this clean-tasting Dwaeji-gogi Duruchigi (Spicy Stir-fried Pork) that will amaze you with its tenderness from the first bite, all while having its excess fat removed. Discover Grandma Son Ye-soon's 71-year-old secret recipe, which can generously feed 4-5 people for less than 20,000 won (Korean currency).
📝 Editor's Notes
This Dwaeji-gogi Duruchigi (Spicy Stir-fried Pork), containing an 82-year-old grandmother's secret, is characterized by its clean taste, achieved by thoroughly removing excess fat from the pork.
Boiled with soju (소주) and soy sauce, it boasts a tender yet clean flavor, with whole garlic and pear juice adding richness and natural sweetness.
This is an intermediate-level recipe with straightforward instructions, making it easy for anyone to create delicious Duruchigi.
🛒 Ingredient Tips
Pork shoulder is lean and savory, but pork neck (moksal) can also be used if you prefer a more tender texture.
If pear juice is unavailable, you can substitute it with apple juice or corn syrup, adjusting the sugar amount accordingly.
To fully appreciate the deep flavor of Grandma's Duruchigi, be sure to use plenty of whole garlic cloves.
Preparing with fresh seasonal vegetables will allow you to enjoy an even richer taste.
🥘 Ingredients
👨🍳 Cooking Points
The key to this recipe is 'lightly' boiling the pork in water with soju (소주) and soy sauce.
This is the secret to creating a savory yet tender texture by removing excess fat while locking in the meat's juices.
The crucial point is to boil the pork for only about 1 minute to prevent it from becoming tough!
Also, remember Grandma's secret to adding a richer, nutty flavor: adding sesame oil instead of cooking oil when stir-frying.
👨🍳 Directions
Prepare 600g of pork shoulder. In a pot, bring 3L of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 cup of soju (소주) and 0.5 cup of soy sauce.
When the water boils, add the pork shoulder and boil for about 1 minute if the heat is high. Once the pork is somewhat cooked and firm, remove it from the pot and discard any excess fat and impurities.
To the boiled pork, add 1 tbsp of sesame oil (for seasoning), 3 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of sugar, 4 tbsp of gochugaru (고춧가루), 1 tbsp of oyster sauce, and 2 tbsp of pear juice. Mix by hand, gently massaging the pork to ensure it is well-coated with the seasoning.
Cut larger garlic cloves in half from the 20 cloves. Slice 1 large onion and 2 white parts of green onions (scallions) diagonally. Coarsely chop 5 Cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) and 1 red chili pepper, rather than finely mincing them.
Heat 0.5 tbsp of cooking oil in a pan and stir-fry the garlic until fragrant. Once the garlic turns golden brown, add the seasoned pork and stir-fry. If the pork seems to be sticking or there isn't enough oil while stir-frying, add 1 more tbsp of sesame oil (for stir-frying).
Add the onion and white parts of green onions (scallions) and stir-fry them together. Season with 1 pinch of sea salt. Finally, add the Cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) and red chili pepper, and stir-fry just until the green onions (scallions) soften. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips
Lightly boiling the pork in water with soju (소주) and soy sauce helps remove excess fat, resulting in a clean and savory Dwaeji-gogi Duruchigi (Spicy Stir-fried Pork).
Adding plenty of whole garlic cloves when stir-frying Duruchigi can enhance its special flavor.
Adding pear juice can increase the tenderness of the meat and add a natural sweetness.
If you feel there isn't enough oil during stir-frying, add sesame oil instead of cooking oil to create a richer, nutty flavor.
It's better to coarsely chop Cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) and red chili peppers rather than finely mincing them, to preserve their crunchy texture.
By generously adding more vegetables, this recipe, originally for 4-5 servings, can easily serve up to 6 people.
🥢 Who This Is For
Highly recommended for family weekend dinners or entertaining guests.
It's especially great for those who prefer a clean and savory taste without excessive grease, and its generous portion will provide a hearty and delightful meal.
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