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Pan-Seared Pork with soy and sesame

This Korean Gratin leans on soy and sesame to do the heavy lifting. We sear the Pork for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.8 from 3,054 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Pan-Seared Pork with soy and sesame
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the soy and sesame elements, and pat the pork dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the pork. Sear in a hot pan without crowding until a deep golden crust forms, then rest briefly.

Stir in the gochujang and the rest of the soy and sesame flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the kale along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped scallion and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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